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 ...
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The Car Dealership Model Is Starting To Crack Like Never Before
“We are taking a direct consumer approach to ... this country's once rock-solid dealership model. It goes like this: when it comes to new car sales, most countries have a mix of franchised ...
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 ...
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Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That
But the direct-to-consumer sales model is set to face huge hurdles ... recent major overhaul to South Carolina’s laws on new car buying. “If a manufacturer cannot sell his own product ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
While expected, the suit is an escalation from October, when the CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association called Scout's direct-sales strategy ... s love for cars stems from his as ...