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California New Car Dealers Association files lawsuit against Scout, VW Group over direct sales

Rear view of an burnt orange electric SUV at the CES show.
Scout began accepting $100 refundable reservations for the Traveler SUV, shown, and Terra pickup on Oct. 24. The California New Car Dealers Association seeks to prevent the brand from taking deposits from state residents. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
April 22, 2025 11:56 PM
Rear view of an burnt orange electric SUV at the CES show.
Scout began accepting $100 refundable reservations for the Traveler SUV, shown, and Terra pickup on Oct. 24. The California New Car Dealers Association seeks to prevent the brand from taking deposits from state residents. (JACK WALSWORTH/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

The California New Car Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group and Scout Motors Inc. over the upstart brand’s plans to sell directly to consumers.

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