Scout, VW and California

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.
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.
Volkswagen Faces Legal Threat Over Scout Motors’ Direct-to-Consumer Sales Plan in California
Volkswagen's ambitious plan to revive the Scout Motors brand has hit a roadblock as California dealerships threaten legal
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 declare war on Scout Motors' direct sales model
Scout Motors is facing legal opposition from California’s dealer association, citing state laws prohibiting automakers from competing with their own franchisees.
California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model
The California New Car Dealers Association says Scout Motors is breaking the law by selling directly to buyers.
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
Scout has mostly grabbed positive attention for its new Terra and Traveler by combining a classic nameplate and styling with electric powertrains. But the new brand has also drawn the ire of the Califonia New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) for a different reason: direct car sales.
Don't Expect Used Car Prices To Drop In 2025
Used-vehicle supply constraints present in 2024 will carry over into 2025, said Jeremy Robb, senior director of economic and ...
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Scout's Trademark Spree Reveals What First EV Trucks Could be Named
Not going to lie, "Reaper" sounds pretty badass. Scout Motors, the electric off-road brand cultivated for the U.S. market by Volkswagen, is slated to launch some of its EV trucks in the very near ...
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Pickup Truck Rendering Proposes Midsizer With Crossover Styling
Although there are no plans of making a truck version of the Tiguan, the VW Group will have a truck in the US market in 2027 in the form of the Scout Terra ...
VW Deal Avoids Plant Closures, but Job Cuts Loom
VW prepares for an uncertain 'Zukunft' with 35,000 fewer jobs, squeezed by entirely new competitors and rising costs.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Winter Road Trip: ‘A Total Train Wreck’
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz has a maximum EPA-rated range of 234 miles in the United States. But range is just one part of the ...