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. The company wants to let customers buy its ...
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Florida VW And Audi Dealers Suing Scout Motors Over Direct Sales Model
Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, VinFast and now Scout Motors have all, in their own way, changed the game in how cars are being purchased and sold. These automakers typically lean into the idea of a store, or ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ford CEO: We Need EREVs Because Americans 'Love Their Big Trucks'
Ford's CEO says EREVs will help overcome the "unsolvable" problems with large battery-electric trucks and SUVs.
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 ...
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Chris Colvin Named 2025 Australia Day Citizen Of Year
A strong commitment to supporting veterans and remembering our fallen servicemen and women has earned Chris Colvin the Australia Day 2025 Citizen of ...