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VW's $5B Rivian deal raises doubts over Scout EV revival

Rivian’s R1T electric pickup Arc 24
Rivian already produces rugged electric models such as the R1T pickup truck. (BLOOMBERG)
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Bloomberg
June 27, 2024 08:52 AM

Volkswagen Group’s tie-up with Rivian Automotive may leave in limbo the future of the German automaker’s plan to revive the Scout brand that is aimed at the same buyers as the developer of electric SUVs.

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