Tesla Can Topple the Dealer Monopoly

Ask any of Tesla's customers or fans what makes them so enthused about the California car brand, and the answer will almost always have something to do with the all-electric drive-train strategy or the inevitable replacement of gas cars with electric power. Actually, Tesla's automotive technology is neither completely unique nor guaranteed to put an end to internal combustion (let alone support the firm's ludicrous market valuation). What is revolutionary, however, is Elon Musk's desire to build a retail network free from the franchise-dealer monopoly. And, despite some setbacks this week, he might just succeed.