Scout disputes claims made by California New Car Dealers Association

In a letter to the California New Car Dealers Association’s lawyer, the electric vehicle brand said Volkswagen Group of America will not be authorized by Scout Motors to sell its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, shown. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

January 17, 2025 07:35 PM

Scout Motors is disputing claims made by the California state new-car dealers association that the company’s plan to sell directly to consumers violates the state’s laws.

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