Tesla was brought up as an example of them trying to break the mold, not disimilar to what you are proposing.
No. It is not "similar" in the conclusion you are drawing because in addition to trying to break the mold, Tesla is also breaking ground on brand new technology through innovation and that always costs a ton of cash. It is just the way the world works. That's why I admire the company so much. They put something on the street that looks fair good, runs fairly well and that does not need a fossil fuel base to run. The sell direct to customer and they handle repairs, maintenance and servicing. They proved the model can work, but they are also pushing against the innovation coefficient of drag which will always be a force to recon with.
There is absolutely nothing to dislike about what Tesla is trying to accomplish and everybody who cares about the environment and our planet should be on-board with their success - even if they have no intention whatsoever in buying a Tesla.
Doing the right thing is never out of Vogue. This is one of those Made In America stories that every American can get behind. But the false, misleading, misinformed, disinformation campaign that the entire fossil fuel industry has thrown at Elon and Tesla, has been pretty disappointing to watch unfold in the US.
But they can't seem to afford it, lost $619M last quarter, and the government is giving them subsidies that may soon end.
They are delivering brand new technology to market and that costs a ton of money. It is that simple. They are not Mazda. Mazda, is not bringing radically new energy efficient cars to market - the difference is just that easy to understand. Ergo, Tesla, will have growing pains that extend out for years before they are fully stabilized in a changing paradigm dominated by oil interests and the politicians who are paid by them.
If they can't stand on their own two feet, then they are doing something wrong.
Quite frankly, I think Tesla is kicking butt and taking names. They've got a lot of oil interests scared enough to break stride with reality in their reporting about what Telsa is actually doing. So, they must be doing something right. I remember when it used to be a rare day when I saw a Tesla on the road. Now, I see them practically every single day. That's only going to improve with time as they advance the technology and become more reliable and practical.
Mine is not about Tesla. Mine is about Mazda and how I interact with that company. I don't think the current dealer model works very well and I would like to try a different kind of experience where I can buy direct from Mazda and then have my vehicle serviced direct at Mazda. They have the cash to do it. They need the vision to couple with the cash and this baby could be put to bed. I've already outlined where they can obtain funding for such a "strategic" move above in an earlier post I made.
Progress - is what I'm after here folks. Progress for Mazda owners equals fairness and quality in Mazda service after the sale.