Tag: Scout Motors
CA dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group and its electric vehicle startup, Scout Motors Inc., seeking to...
Dealers vs. OEMs: The battle for the future – Brian Benstock...
As legacy automakers explore direct-to-consumer sales models, dealers are questioning the future of the traditional franchise system. Brian Benstock, Partner, GM, and VP of...
S.C. dealers secure victory as lawmakers reject Scout Motors’ sales model...
A South Carolina bill that would have allowed Volkswagen’s Scout Motors to bypass the traditional franchise dealer system has been halted in a unanimous...
South Carolina direct EV sales bill stalls in legislature
A bill that would have allowed electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in South Carolina has stalled in the legislature, effectively ending...
South Carolina blocks Scout Motors’ direct sales despite $1.3B incentive
Despite South Carolina granting Scout Motors $1.3 billion in incentives to build its $2 billion EV plant in Blythewood, state residents won’t be able...
California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles –...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is taking a stand against Volkswagen’s plan to sell its Scout-branded vehicles directly to consumers, issuing a...
Sean Johnson sees hurdles for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer plan
Scout Motors' decision to bypass dealerships and sell directly to consumers has sparked frustration among Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi dealers, who view it as a...
NADA, association leaders respond to Scout’s direct sales strategy: A call...
Previously aired November 4, 2024
In a critical discussion on Inside Automotive, Mike Stanton, CEO and President of NADA, and John Devlin, President of the...
Michael Wood on Scout Motor’s direct sales model sparks controversy among...
In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Wood, the general manager of Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volkswagen divisions at Checkered Flag Auto Group, shares his...
California dealers respond to VW’s direct sales strategy and shifting EV...
As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, California’s latest auto outlook highlights significant trends impacting new car registrations, dealer sales, and consumer choices. In...
