Keogh has impressed me whenever I hear him present or answer in interviews. Always strikes the right tone. I hadn't heard of him before the Scout brand was resurrected, what was his top position in the auto industry before this?
Great to know Scout supports consumer right to repair with how they'll be building the Scout EVs so that they're easily fixable by us regular owners.
Scout Wants to Build EVs You Can Fix Yourself
Scout believes easily damaged and frequently serviced parts should be screwed, not glued...
Article just published. It's reassuring to see Scout so confident about being able to maintain the direct to customer sales model! ?
Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers
The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer backlash...
Scout Motors confirmed that the tires on the Scout Traveler and Terra are 35" (35's) -- size 35x12.5R20 BFG KO3
Real life closeup photos by @lastdayscout
Updated with more details from Jamie at Scout Motors:
While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own satellites :D). The equipment necessary to receive satellite data will likely be part of a package that is offered. More info as...
In-vehicle satellite connectivity is great news! Wonder what service provider this will be using... Starlink (SpaceX) ?
Updated with more details from Jamie at Scout Motors:
While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own...
According to the article:
California law covering new-car sales and marketing was amended to permit competition “so long as the vehicle is being sold using new or existing franchisees to sell and service those vehicles.” Tesla, which has operated without franchisees since it was founded, is...
Update January 8, 2025
Article just published. It's reassuring to see Scout so confident about being able to maintain the direct to customer sales model! ?
Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers
The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer...
? ack that's not good. This was the most troubling part for me in terms of how it might affect Scout Motors:
"Analysts have warned the combination of pricing pressure, lower dividends from China joint ventures and committed investments will likely leave Volkswagen with a free cash flow close to...
New Scout post and look at all-white Traveler :like:
https://blog.scoutmotors.com/forging-the-future-our-philosophy-of-exterior-design/
TEXT & IMAGES: Scout Motors
It’s not an easy task to create new vehicles while honoring the heritage of their predecessors from 45 years ago. But that’s...
More details / photos from Scout Motor's November 2024 update:
Another month and significant progress continues at the site. Crews have now moved more than 16 million cubic yards of dirt and continue grading and infrastructure additions and improvements. Progress has started on railroad...