Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It’s Not Playing Around

[eddiet1212]

Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It’s Not Playing Around

Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It's Not Playing Around

The EV brand says it won't tolerate threats or intimidation as VW dealers try to block its plan to sell trucks directly to consumers.

www.thedrive.com

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Like I said earlier, tell California to suck an egg!

 

[Nmagnatta]

Love the forwardness of Scout Motors.

 

[CarTechGeek]

Like I said earlier, tell California to suck an egg!

Like I said earlier.

This isn't California. It's dealers...

You can't blame a state for the actions of the dealers.

We are sure to see dealers act out in many other states, will you be attacking all the states because of that?

I bet you won't.

 

[rfk]

Like I said earlier.

This isn't California. It's dealers...

You can't blame a state for the actions of the dealers.

We are sure to see dealers act out in many other states, will you be attacking all the states because of that?

I bet you won't.

Odd that some refuse to understand this.

Also noteworthy that Scout corporate HQ is physically separate and distinct from VWGoA HQ - no doubt will become part of the legal narrative -

Scout Motors Inc.
1775 Tysons Boulevard
Tysons, VA 22102

vs.

Volkswagen Group of America
1950 Opportunity Way
Reston, VA 20190

 

[J Alynn]

Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It’s Not Playing Around

Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It's Not Playing Around

The EV brand says it won't tolerate threats or intimidation as VW dealers try to block its plan to sell trucks directly to consumers.

www.thedrive.com

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Can you move this under Extra, extra or one of the lawsuit threads to try to keep it tied together rather than a separate thread?

 

[eddiet1212]

Can you move this under Extra, extra or one of the lawsuit threads to try to keep it tied together rather than a separate thread?

As requested, moved to Extra, Extra thread

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

Mar 4, 2023

A thread to drop news articles into.

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[J Alynn]

As requested, moved to Extra, Extra thread

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

Mar 4, 2023

A thread to drop news articles into.

• Harris005
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• Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION

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Thanks @eddiet1212 not my rodeo but these items , 6 months from now will be lost and keeping similar topics in a running threads seems to help people remember where to go to hunt when educating newbies. That said-thanks for taking a few minutes and doing that

 

[J Alynn]

Like I said earlier.

This isn't California. It's dealers...

You can't blame a state for the actions of the dealers.

We are sure to see dealers act out in many other states, will you be attacking all the states because of that?

I bet you won't.

To some degree I blame the states. The elected officials, at some point decided a business group supporting/funding their party was in better interest than looking out for free market and trade. California isn’t the only state antiquated so ultimately I feel a bit of early good intentions became muddled out of greed from continued _ADA financial “support”

 

[CarTechGeek]

To some degree I blame the states. The elected officials, at some point decided a business group supporting/funding their party was in better interest than looking out for free market and trade. California isn’t the only state antiquated so ultimately I feel a bit of early good intentions became muddled out of greed from continued _ADA financial “support”

IIRC, California is NOT one of the states that blocks companies from selling with dealerships either.

So again, I don't get how California is to blame.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Like I said earlier.

This isn't California. It's dealers...

You can't blame a state for the actions of the dealers.

We are sure to see dealers act out in many other states, will you be attacking all the states because of that?

I bet you won't.

I blame California for everything.

 

[CarTechGeek]

I blame California for everything.

That was the impression I got.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

That was the impression I got.

 

[Czernobog]

I assume the "blame California" originated from this? The California New Car Dealership Association is the body most in the news on this front.

CNCDA Demands VW Cease Unlawful Competition Through Scout Brand – California New Car Dealers Association

The next to last paragraph from there suggests state government strengthened the dealers' case. No idea whether that's an accurate assessment or not.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I assume the "blame California" originated from this? The California New Car Dealership Association is the body most in the news on this front.

CNCDA Demands VW Cease Unlawful Competition Through Scout Brand – California New Car Dealers Association

The next to last paragraph from there suggests state government strengthened the dealers' case. No idea whether that's an accurate assessment or not.

My “Blame California” comes from a lot of things.

One perfect example-
A brand new Ram TRX cannot be sold in California unless it has the immision sticker on the door specific to California. Mind you, it’s the exact same truck with or without that sticker. But because it’s California it gets its 50 state EPA sticker and costs more than the same truck without it.

I could go on, but it might be deemed political, and honestly I don’t come here to argue. I’m just here to enjoy the forum and escape from the world for a few minutes. I can turn on the news and find something to piss me off if I want.

 

[J Alynn]

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-revokes-biden-order-that-set-50-ev-target-2030-2025-01-21/

 

[Sisko99]

Really not sure which thread to post in on this topic.....but...I wonder what VW Group has to say about all this? I feel like they could put an end to this very quickly with a letter that states "Scout Motors is not part of VW Group." Assuming that Scout is in the right here, VW's getting a black eye because their dealer network is being petulant. Seems like they'd want to stop this foolishness before it went too far. Unless of course, VW Group and Scout don't see things the same way....and VW Group actually does think SM is under their umbrella. I know VW Group did invest in Scout....but investment doesn't mean ownership.

Anyway....hope VW Group comes out and says something to stop the madness before the lawyers have to step foot in a courtroom.

 

[J Alynn]

Really not sure which thread to post in on this topic.....but...I wonder what VW Group has to say about all this? I feel like they could put an end to this very quickly with a letter that states "Scout Motors is not part of VW Group." Assuming that Scout is in the right here, VW's getting a black eye because their dealer network is being petulant. Seems like they'd want to stop this foolishness before it went too far. Unless of course, VW Group and Scout don't see things the same way....and VW Group actually does think SM is under their umbrella. I know VW Group did invest in Scout....but investment doesn't mean ownership.

Anyway....hope VW Group comes out and says something to stop the madness before the lawyers have to step foot in a courtroom.

I know you just joined. Did you happen to read the letter above at start of thread? It pretty much says this. There is also a thread called something like SC freedom act-posted by another SM staff member that provides some insight to your point. These would be good if you’re into the legal battle ensuing. General consensus on the forum is dealers can suck it (putting it mildly). If you search recent posts it may be quick to find as the threads are fairly recent. Enjoy!

 

[Logan]

I know you just joined. Did you happen to read the letter above at start of thread? It pretty much says this. There is also a thread called something like SC freedom act-posted by another SM staff member that provides some insight to your point. These would be good if you’re into the legal battle ensuing. General consensus on the forum is dealers can suck it (putting it mildly). If you search recent posts it may be quick to find as the threads are fairly recent. Enjoy!

All I can think of when I see this, is this.

And I will not apologize for that .

So there you go dealers.

 

[J Alynn]

All I can think of when I see this, is this.

And I will not apologize for that .

So there you go dealers.

One of the BEST shows EVER!