Louisiana Bans Genesis Sales And Service Indefinitely - 13 Dealers With No Where To Go

Genesis has suspended vehicle sales, service and marketing in Louisiana indefinitely, citing word from the state's Motor Vehicle Commission that Hyundai Motor America was not properly licensed to sell the luxury brand's vehicles in the state.

The move sets up a battle between Genesis and its Louisiana dealers over whether this amounts to a breach of contract by the automaker. It also could have nationwide implications if other states' licensing requirements trip up Genesis, which Hyundai created in 2015 as a separate luxury company and brand, without setting up a separate U.S. sales channel.

At least one dealer involved is concerned that Hyundai Motor America may welcome the news because the result could be advancing Genesis' goal of reducing its dealership count nationwide.

MDarringer - 8/1/2017 9:17:32 AM

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Palms will be greased. This will be rectified. Hyundai-Kia probably didn't understand the institutionalized corruption of Louisiana.

Tiberius1701A - 8/1/2017 9:24:44 AM

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Matt, that would infer that the Koreans didn't know the lay of the land..and knowing Koreans like I do, that is something they never will admit to. They. Know. Everything. - just ask them.

MDarringer - 8/1/2017 10:13:04 AM

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Koreans rock.

countguy - 8/1/2017 5:10:46 PM

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And no one will notice as no one was shopping for one.

MDarringer - 8/1/2017 8:03:46 PM

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The G90 outsold the Maserati Quattroporte and Jaguar XJ by 50%. It also sold better than the Lexus LS and Audi A8.