TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%
TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%
TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%


Scout Motors

Scout Motors, Colorado

Colorado dealers sue state over Scout Motors dealer license approval

- January 22, 2026
On the Dash: Colorado dealers are challenging the state’s approval of Scout Motors’ dealer license, arguing it violates state law's franchise and EV-only provisions. The lawsuit centers on Scout’s extended-range...
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Andy Wright, stair-step

Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
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Joe Laham of Premier Companies discusses BMW acquisition, Scout Motors, EV market trends, and outlook for 2026 in California and beyond.

Joe Laham on California BMW acquisition and Scout Motors’ dealer license

- January 5, 2026
Premier Companies recently expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a BMW dealership in Northern California. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Premier Companies President Joe Laham discusses the acquisition,...
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Fred Emich

VW dealer chairman, Fred Emich, calls Scout Motors ruling a wake‑up call for industry

- December 24, 2025
On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Fred Emich IV, managing partner at Emich Automotive and chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Council, joins us to elaborate on his take...
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NADA’s Mike Stanton and VADA’s Don Hall warn dealers nationwide as the Scout Motors decision tests franchise laws.

NADA’s Mike Stanton, VADA’s Don Hall warn franchise dealers to brace for legal fight following Scout Motors decision

- December 23, 2025
Colorado's approval of Scout Motors' dealer license is sending ripples well beyond the state, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's special episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO...
Daily Automotive News Inside Automotive
Former CADA President Tim Jackson on Scout Motors

Tim Jackson weighs in on Colorado’s Scout Motors dealer license ruling

- December 23, 2025
Scout Motors was granted a Colorado dealer license that allows it to sell its electric vehicles directly to consumers, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's episode of...
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MADA President Scott Lambert discusses Minnesota dealers, EV adoption, tariffs, and 2026 priorities for dealer success and industry advocacy.

MADA President Scott Lambert on Minnesota dealer priorities and challenges

- December 22, 2025
Minnesota’s automotive market is navigating a year of change, from shifting EV adoption to complex legislation affecting dealers. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Scott Lambert, president of the Minnesota...
Association News Inside Automotive
Matthew Groves of CADA discusses Scout Motors’ Colorado dealer license and what it means for dealers and the franchise system.

CADA’s Matthew Groves on Scout Motors dealer license approval

- December 17, 2025
Scout Motors was granted a dealer license in Colorado that enables it to sell directly to customers, intensifying national concerns among franchised dealers. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Matthew...
Association News Inside Automotive
Scout Motors won approval to sell vehicles directly in Colorado, an early win as the VW-backed startup challenges franchise laws.

Scout Motors wins Colorado license to sell direct to consumers

- December 17, 2025
On the Dash: Colorado approved Scout Motors to sell vehicles directly to consumers through a state-issued dealer license. The decision allows Scout to bypass franchised dealers despite opposition from dealer...
Daily Automotive News Articles
New $120M Sodecia-Aapico plant in Orangeburg will supply ladder frames for Scout Motors and create 392 jobs by 2027.

Auto suppliers commit $120M to build ladder frames for Scout’s EVs

- December 4, 2025
On the Dash: Sodecia and Aapico will invest $120 million in a new Orangeburg facility to supply ladder frames for Scout Motors. The plant will open in 2027 and create...
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