Scout: You should be able to fix your EV in the field
Scout says customers will be able to handle 80% of repair types at home or even out in a field The company is designing its vehicles with components that are…
Read More »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…
Read More »VW Group, union agree to cut 35,000 jobs, nix German plant closures
VW Group and workers agreed to 35,000 job cuts in Germany by 2030 The job cuts will be via retirements and voluntary measures Further cost savings will come from efficiency…
Read More »VW considering manual transmission, sound for EVs
VW has tested a manual transmission for EVs EVs that make sound are on the table at VW An electric GTI and Golf R won’t arrive until the end of…
Read More »Lamborghini puts World Endurance Championship progam on hold
Lamborghini competes in both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship with its SC63 LMDh and Huracán GT3 race cars. However, the automaker announced on Nov. 22 that…
Read More »Audi launches China-focused EV brand with debut of E concept
Audi launches AUDI EV brand in China AUDI EVs developed in partnership with China’s SAIC First AUDI EV due in mid-2025 Audi on Thursday launched the standalone brand AUDI (all…
Read More »Review: 2025 VW ID.Buzz cues nostalgia in a leading-edge EV
The VW ID.Buzz borrows just the right amount of retro-Bus cues With the ID.Buzz marks the first fully electric minivan The ID.Buzz costs a flagship $61,545 and has up to…
Read More »Scout working on Camp, Night, and Pet modes for electric Traveler and Terra
New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Lifestyle-oriented modes likely planned Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Volkswagen Group’s new U.S.-based Scout brand looks…
Read More »Scout plans a third model, and a 2-door convertible SUV is on the radar
New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Third model in the works but timing uncertain Scout spokesman said company open to two-door SUV with removable roof…
Read More »Scout Terra and Traveler electric truck and SUV revealed
Scout Terra and Traveler EVs revealed Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Pricing targeted to start below $60,000 Volkswagen Group’s new U.S.-based electric vehicle brand, Scout, has revealed…
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