Panels will include representatives of dealers, manufacturers, and firms such as Tesla, Elio and Uber.
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the full agenda for its upcoming workshop, “Automobile Distribution: Current Issues and Future Trends.” The all-day event, which will take place on January 19 in Washington, D.C., will explore critical issues in the regulation of auto distribution, including how state regulations impact the current marketplace.
Individual panels will explore state level regulation of dealer location, warranty reimbursement, and direct-to-consumer sales. The closing panel will examine how emerging trends, such as ride-sharing, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles, might