EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can't do it in its home state
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors is making a massive bet in the electric SUV market with a carefully cultivated experience that will allow some customers to buy the company's vehicle in minutes on an app and then use it to handle everything after from repairs to updates and upgrades.
Scout Motors sued over plan to sell EVs direct to consumers
Scout Motors' plan to eschew traditional dealerships and sell EVs directly to consumers is running into legal trouble. A group of Volkswagen and Audi
VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
A coterie of Florida car dealers filed a lawsuit this week against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales model. The complaint alleges that Scout, which operates under the Volkswagen Group, is in violation of Florida law which blocks automakers from trying to bypass dealers by selling directly to consumers.
Volkswagen, Audi Dealers Sue Scout Motors over Sales Model
A group of Florida Volkswagen and Audi dealerships filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer retail model.
Scout Sued In Florida By VW And Audi Dealers Over Direct Sales Plan
“Florida has a clear definition of the word ‘sell’ and Scout Motors is actively selling in violation of state law,” attorney John Forehand described. “If you take a buyer deposit in Florida, it’s the same as making a sale, and that’s simply not allowed.”
Scout Motors Faces Legal Battle Over Direct Sales Model in Florida
The legal battle stems from Florida’s dealership laws, which prohibit manufacturers from competing with their own franchisees. Scout Motors, following the lead of companies like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid,
South Carolina blocks Scout Motors’ direct sales despite $1.3B incentive
South Carolina granted Scout Motors $1.3 billion in incentives to build its $2 billion EV plant, but residents cant buy the cars.
Get ready for more traffic in Richland County. Work underway on $200M I-77 project near Scout plant.
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Work begins on Scout Motors interstate project amid EV uncertainty
Construction of a $200 million interstate project that will connect thousands of workers to a massive Scout Motors plant ...
SC spent $1.3B to entice Scout Motors. Will residents be able to buy the electric vehicles?
Scout has no plans for franchise dealerships. Instead it plans to have direct sales and the 100 locations planned in U.S. and ...
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10 Reasons Why The OG International Scout Was A Brilliant Car
The International Scout was instrumental in introducing SUVs to the average American driver. Here are 10 things that made it ...
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SC Governor to attend Scout Motors Interchange Groundbreaking Ceremony Monday
Monday afternoon at 3pm the South Carolina Department of Transportation and Scout Motors will hold a groundbreaking ceremony ...
Scout Motors' Chief Production Officer dies following battle with cancer
The Chief Production Officer for a vehicle manufacturer plant making its way to Blythewood has died following a battle with ...
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China responds to U.S. tariffs, GM expands EV vision, Scout Motors begins production in SC
Top Stories China strikes back at U.S. tariffs with new duties and export controls. Read More General Motors expands its ...