Kansas City's KCTV5 News recently reported that there was something missing at the KC Auto Show in Missouri. It was Tesla vehicles, of course. The report shares that Tesla isn't allowed to showcase its cars at the local show since it doesn't sell its vehicles through franchised dealerships. The show is put on by the Kansas City Auto Dealers Association, so it has the right to ban Tesla. The Association explained:

"A Sales & Service Agreement with an automaker is the criteria to join the Association. Tesla's business model does not include franchised dealerships, thus they do not belong to the Association."