McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials have rejected a request from electric car maker Tesla Motors to operate its own dealership at a Tysons Corner mall.

State law requires manufacturers to sell cars through a dealer, unless the manufacturer can show that no dealer is available.

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