A new transportation law in Florida will require car companies to use multiple car dealerships to sell new brands in the state. This law was passed after lobbying efforts by Braman Management, a Miami-based company founded by billionaire Republican mega-donor Norman Braman.
Lobbying Efforts
According to public records, Braman Management was upset about a potential deal between car company CUPRA and Penske Automotive Group. CUPRA wanted to distribute its cars exclusively through Penske, but Braman Management lobbied the Legislature to pass a law that would make this impossible.
Records show that a lobbyist for Braman Management emailed the language of the legislation to Rep. Mike Redondo, a Republican from Miami, who then submitted it for drafting. Braman companies donated $20,000 to Redondo the same week.
The law will affect how car companies introduce new vehicle brands in Florida, requiring them to use at least three dealership groups instead of just one.
Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.
