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GM87.4001.68%
F12.225-0.135%
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LAD299.7202.66%
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GM87.4001.68%
F12.225-0.135%
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CYD22.450-0.81%
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TM195.710-0.92%
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direct-to-consumer

Len Bellavia breaks down the legal fight over Scout Motors’ sales model

Len Bellavia breaks down the legal fight over Scout Motors’ sales model

- October 26, 2026
A California court has allowed the California New Car Dealers Association’s (CNCDA) lawsuit challenging Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer sales plans to move forward, giving Volkswagen and Scout another legal hurdle to...
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Jeff Bezos backed Slate Auto bets on affordability with $24,950 pickup

Bezos-backed Slate Auto bets on affordability with $24,950 pickup

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash: Slate's electric pickup starts at $24,950, ranking among the cheapest new vehicles sold in America today. Buyers add features over time through a marketplace, where most accessories...
EVs & Technology Articles
Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new Charlotte HQ

Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new Charlotte HQ

- May 27, 2026
On the Dash: Scout Motors is accelerating preparations for its 2027 vehicle launch with major investments in manufacturing and corporate operations. The company’s Carolinas expansion could strengthen regional supplier networks...
Industry News Articles
NADA

NADA and state dealer associations set to challenge Scout Motors’ direct sales strategy

- October 31, 2024
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and state dealer groups across the U.S. are gearing up to challenge Scout Motors’ recent decision to bypass traditional dealerships and sell electric vehicles...
Headlines Articles
Illinois

Dealer associations sue Illinois Secretary of State over direct-to-consumer sales

- March 30, 2021
On Friday, two auto dealer associations filed suit in Illinois against the Secretary of State and two carmakers, formally requesting that the legal system enforce state laws regarding automotive sales...
Daily Automotive News Articles
EV

Georgia dealers rally against EV direct-to-consumer sales

- March 12, 2021
Auto dealers in Georgia are pushing back against a bill introduced to the General Assembly that would allow electric car manufacturers to sell their vehicles directly to the public. The...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Tesla

Tesla Scores Huge Win in Virginia—How This Development Could Impact the Automotive Industry

- June 28, 2019
The journey of Tesla's direct-to-consumer business model has been filled with court cases. Their approach to selling cars is nothing short of disruptive to the current status quo. However, the...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

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