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XDCX · 01-15-2015, 01:56 PM

Here's an interesting article from an Elio skeptic that was published on the Jalopnik website - click here

Given Elio's apparent lack of capital it seems doubtful they'd be able to launch a vehicle without a dealer network. While Pep Boys may provide Elio with a warranty/service solution, who is going to sell their cars? Can a company that's still trying to raise money for manufacturing also afford to create their own distribution network?

01-15-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
XDCX Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,869	Interesting article from a Elio skeptic Here's an interesting article from an Elio skeptic that was published on the Jalopnik website - click here Given Elio's apparent lack of capital it seems doubtful they'd be able to launch a vehicle without a dealer network. While Pep Boys may provide Elio with a warranty/service solution, who is going to sell their cars? Can a company that's still trying to raise money for manufacturing also afford to create their own distribution network?