Old-school car dealership model faces threats; dealers fight over who can sell you a car
Following Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model, established automakers are spinning off startups, and dealers are fighting ...
You can't buy a Cybertruck in Wisconsin. Tesla appeals after state denies 4-dealership plan
APPLETON - Tesla Inc. estimates Wisconsinites each year buy 3,000 to 4,000 of its electric vehicles. None of those sales happen in Wisconsin.
Scout's legal troubles are growing
Scout’s legal troubles highlight a broader battle between traditional dealership networks and automakers seeking more control ...
Hongqi's assault: Two electric cars at competitive prices
Three and a half years since it entered with a single model, the Chinese brand Hongqi is expanding its offerings with two additional models. This time, at prices that challenge the competition.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...