California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model

California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model

Scout Motors is a new EV manufacturer that wants to sell cars directly to buyers. Here's why California dealerships aren't happy about that.

CA dealers scream foul play, try to block Scout's direct-sales model

A California dealer body has sent a cease-and-desist letter to VW Group and Scout The dealers argue that Scout's plan to sell its upcoming electric pickup and SUV directly to customers flouts the state's dealer franchise laws VW Group's dealers have been requesting a pickup from the automaker for years Volkswagen Group and its new Scout EV brand...

California dealers seek to block VW Scout EV brand, which cut them out

VW bypassed conventional dealerships for selling upcoming Scout electric trucks Dealer interests in California say this is in violation of franchise laws Existing automakers sell vehicles via franchise or direct model, but not both California has the most EV-friendly policies of any state, but that warm-and-welcoming attitude isn't shared by the...

California dealers challenge VW's direct sales plan for Scout vehicles – Brian Maas

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is taking a stand against Volkswagen’s plan to sell its Scout-branded vehicles directly to consumers, issuing a cease-and-desist letter that calls the move a violation of state franchise laws. In today’s episode of CBT Now, Brian Maas, President of the CNCDA, discusses why this decision could set a concerning precedent for dealer-manufacturer relationships and the automotive retail industry at l…