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Daily 5 report for Feb. 14: The Scout vs. franchised dealers fight is on hold for now in South Carolina; Magna grapples with tariff threats

Scout is aiming to sell its vehicles direct-to-consumer.
Scout is aiming to sell its vehicles direct-to-consumer in South Carolina and other states. Franchised dealers are fighting back. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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By:
Philip Nussel
February 14, 2025 08:30 PM

Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Friday, Feb. 14.

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Daily 5 report for Feb. 14: The Scout vs. franchised dealers fight is on hold for now in South Carolina; Magna grapples with tariff threats
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