Florida’s New Car Brand Rules | Jacksonville News

Florida’s new transportation law, quietly slipped into legislation, forces new car brands to partner with at least three dealership groups before selling vehicles in the state—effectively shielding established dealers from direct manufacturer sales. Spearheaded by Miami-based lobbyist Norman Braman’s firm, the provision was quietly embedded in the bill, with emails revealing the lobbyist drafted the key language just as Braman’s companies funneled $20K to lawmakers who advanced the bill. This move, while framed as consumer protection, deepens the dealer middleman model, raising alarms about how lobbying and donations shape laws that may prioritize industry insiders over buyers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5dcae22cc6c877e7