VW, Scout and California

CA dealers scream foul play, try to block Scout's direct-sales model
California's VW dealers are upset that they could miss out on the opportunity to sell and service Scout vehicles.
California dealers seek to block VW Scout EV brand, which cut them out
VW's Tesla-like sales model bypassing dealerships is being challenged by a group that tends to voice up for auto retailers around the nation.
California Dealers Tell VW To Cease-And-Desist Scout Direct Sales Model
A dealership group in California has sent Volkswagen a cease-and-desist letter over Scout’s direct-to-consumer plans. The dealers contend the move would violate state law and threaten their livelihoods.
Dealers Move to Block Scout’s ‘Unlawful’ Direct Sales Plan That Cuts Them Out Entirely
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has fired the opening round in a broader legal assault on Scout Motors over the new Volkswagen subsidiary’s plan to adopt Tesla’s direct-sales strategy for its forthcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup.
California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles – Brian Maas | CNCDA
Today's CBT Now, Brian Maas, President of the CNCDA, discusses why VW's decision could set a precedent for dealer-manufacturer relationships
California Dealers Seek to Prevent Scout Motors's Direct Sales Plan
The association believes the VW Group's involvement legally restricts the brand from cutting out the middleman.
California Dealer Association Ready To Fight Scout Over Direct Sales
In a statement made to Automotive News, a Scout representative seemed to paint the brand as something different and more separate from VW than other brands under the umbrella, such as having a "proprietary vehicle design" and a platform that has "never ...
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New Scout Traveler Looks Ready to Conquer Any Digital Terrain With CGI Off-Road Goodies
The good folks over at the dedicated Scout EV Forum have a diligent member of the community who's keen on showcasing the ...
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Volkswagen Shows Off Scout Brand With Teaser, Website, And Community Forum
The Scout brand is back, and VW has a website to prove it. Announced a few weeks ago, Volkswagen officially revealed its intention to revive the International Scout brand (simply, Scout), as ...
Rebooted vehicle brand Scout Motors hopes its EVs built in SC will attract drivers
Though the electric vehicle market already has a robust offering, here's how Scout Motors plans to entice both EV enthusiasts and people on the fence about buying one.