VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
The suit, which was filed by nearly two dozen Audi and VW dealers, asserts that Scout’s plan to sell its vehicles in Florida ...
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Scout Motors Direct Sales Model Facing Lawsuits
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors will be unable to sell trucks and SUVs in its home state of South Carolina, and it's trying to ...
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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehicles
Scout Motors’ EVs may be at the fringes of the VW Group, but will be its MVP for bringing new tech into the fold.
Scout's legal troubles are growing
Scout’s legal troubles highlight a broader battle between traditional dealership networks and automakers seeking more control ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
VW, Audi dealers file suit in Florida to block Scout Motors’ direct sales to state consumers
The lawsuit is believed to be the first formal legal challenge on behalf of VW and Audi dealers over Scout Motors' ...
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VW and Audi dealers are suing Scout over its no-dealers plan
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.
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 ...
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Volkswagen, Audi Dealers Sue Scout Motors over Sales Model
The suit alleges that Scout, which is owned by Volkswagen Group, is not an independent entity. The report from AN shows that Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Group of America, and Scout maintain that ...