New MexicoVehicle makers may operate dealerships without independent franchise dealers
The introduced bill would let a vehicle maker run a dealership through a wholly owned company if it has no independent franchise dealers in New Mexico.
What it does
A manufacturer could run a dealership and provide service through a wholly owned company if it has no independent franchise dealers in New Mexico and handles only its own vehicle line.
Argument forA vehicle maker could sell and service its own brand through a company it wholly owns when it has no independent franchise dealers in New Mexico.
Argument againstBuyers could have fewer independent options for a vehicle maker’s brand when no independent franchise dealers operate in New Mexico.
More detail
A manufacturer may be licensed as a dealer and provide warranty and other service through a wholly owned company. This provision concerns motor vehicle manufacturers seeking to operate as dealers in New Mexico. The manufacturer must have no independent franchise dealers in New Mexico. It may sell and service only the vehicle line it makes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 5germane
- Feb 2Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Conservation Committee & Senate Tax, Business and Transportation CommitteeIntroduced
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