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.
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
Auto Dealers Ask Court to Pump the Brakes on Scout Motors’ Florida Sales
Florida has a clear definition of the word ‘sell’ and Scout Motors is actively selling in violation of state law. If you take a buyer deposit in Florida, it’s the same as making a sale, and that’s simply not allowed,
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's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That
That factory is expected to roll out EV and EREV trucks and SUVs in the 2027-2028 timeframe. Scout also wants to skip the ...
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 ...
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 ...