EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can’t do it in its home state
South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that ban manufacturers from selling vehicles directly to consumers and instead require all new autos be purchased through a dealer. Scout would like to see that practice changed nationwide for all EV makers and figured it could start in its new backyard.
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
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.
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 and Audi Dealers Are Suing Scout Motors in Florida
A group of Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Florida have filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales model. The lawsuit alleges that Scout shouldn’t be viewed as separate from other VW Group brands.
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 an "experience center",
VW, Audi dealers are fighting for their right to sell you cars
The Scout, which gets its name from the legendary International Harvester Scout, differentiates itself from other electric runabouts that sell themselves as "tough," like Tesla's Cybertruck, by giving them an "old-school" feel,
Scout Sued In Florida By VW, Audi Dealers Over Direct Sales Plan
Scout Motors hasn’t commented on this new lawsuit. However, a spokesperson reiterated comments made by Scout’s VP for Growth, Cody Thacker, late last year, noting that a direc
Angry Florida Dealers Sue Scout Over Direct Sales Plan
Under Florida law, even a deposit is considered a sale. Audi and VW dealers in the state aren't having it. S cout’s plan to sell its cars directly to consumers is already facing
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,
Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That
Now, Scout wants to change that practice nationwide, starting with its home state of South Carolina. Lawmakers presented a bill in the South Carolina General Assembly proposing an amendment allowing ...
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 ...
Bipartisan Bill Could Allow Scout To Sell Cars In South Carolina
The new bill proposes to allow car manufactures with no dealer franchise agreements to sell directly to buyers ...
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Officials to break ground on Scout Motors interchange
On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Scout Motors Drive ...