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  1. Jim Nichols

    EV sales dropping in Europe

    https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/returning-petrol-volkswagen-ev-sales-plunge-25-europe
  2. Jim Nichols

    Honda Ridgeline 2 way tailgate

    I like the power window idea too. The truck version could use same tailgate without the window and capped.
  3. Jim Nichols

    Honda Ridgeline 2 way tailgate

    I think it would be better if the hinge was on the passenger side and latch on the drivers side.
  4. Jim Nichols

    Scout Color Poll #1

    Lime gold like this new Subaru. Would look good with a white top.
  5. Jim Nichols

    Honda Ridgeline 2 way tailgate

    New Honda Ridgeline 2 way tailgate.
  6. Jim Nichols

    More of a Ute

    Squint your eyes, and imagine a taller top with less angled windshield, rounded flares, rear upright straight like the front one. Just instead of a truck and a SUV, you can do it all with one vehicle like the Traveler and Terra pickup. Of course you wouldn't have a large pickup box.
  7. Jim Nichols

    More of a Ute

    Fisker Alaskan Ute. With a removable back window and bulkhead. Add a backhalf top and it's a SUV! That is my idea of being one vehicle with different tops.
  8. Jim Nichols

    Tesla dual motor LR Defender

    I hope the new Scout does something similar to this. Dual motor and conventional solid axles and suspension similar to the aftermarket Jeep Wrangler setups. 400 HP and 400 mile range would be excellent.
  9. Jim Nichols

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    I"ve seen articles on Audi using the Scout platform for an upscale SUV too. https://www.scoutmotorsforum.com/threads/rendering-audi-electric-4x4-based-on-the-scout-suv.77/
  10. Jim Nichols

    An Other Scout Forum

    I like the green render on the title page, Especially the flares. Don't like the hidden Tesla door handles. https://www.scoutmotorsforum.com/
  11. Jim Nichols

    Scout Design Team Feedback V1

    1. Retro style, superimpose 80/800 and Scout II over each other to get proportions right 2. round headlights with square halos for DRL wrapped around for side indicators 3. round wheel wells 4.Scout II style tail lights and parking/turn signal lights but larger and recessed, Square halos for DRL...
  12. Jim Nichols

    Different packages

    HD Off Road package, special bumpers, skid plates. Chrome trim Deluxe package. Blackout package. Regional and Rallye editions were mentioned before.
  13. Jim Nichols

    Learn from the Bronco

    They got a lot right, but I don't like the flares sticking straight out or the front tie downs. I think it needs a grill surround and what's the deal with the bar on the headlights.
  14. Jim Nichols

    Head light and tailight

    Round 7" lights like the Jeep Wrangler but with Halos that wrap around for daylight running lights and side markers. Tail light shape like Scout II but half again larger with wrap around Halos. Top half red, middle amber turn and bottom back up. Front turn/ park like Scout II but larger. Lenses...
  15. Jim Nichols

    has to be retro

    VW got the new Beetle right. Also the 2005 Mustang and 2008 Challenger captured the Retro look, The new VW bus looks like they borrowed their SUV headlights. The Scout needs round headlights and wheelwells. You could superimpose a scout 800 and Scout II to get the proportions right. I personally...
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