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Rivian Flexes Software Power: What VW Gets for $5.7B
With three electric motors and 625 kilowatts (850 horsepower), the 2025 Rivian R1S that I’m driving storms to 100 kilometers ...
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 ...
Scout's legal troubles are growing
Scout’s legal troubles highlight a broader battle between traditional dealership networks and automakers seeking more control ...
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 ...
Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That
Now, Scout wants to change that practice nationwide, starting with its home state of South Carolina. Lawmakers presented a ...
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Ford plans extended-range powertrains for large SUVs, pickups
Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that the automaker is developing gasoline extended-range powertrains for its large electric ...
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Scout Motors Can’t Sell Directly to Buyers in Home State
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors allows customers to buy the company’s EVs on an app, but that's not allowed in South Carolina.
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Where’s the Best Place to Buy Used Cars?
Buying from a traditional used car dealership If you want to browse a selection of used cars in person, take a test drive and negotiate price, a traditional car dealership may be a good option for ...
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Scout Motors unveils two electric vehicles to SC lawmakers. Take a look
Scout Motors unveils its Terra truck and Traveler SUV to a group of South Carolina lawmakers at an event in Columbia, SC on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Referee threatened to award touchdown to Eagles ...