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And with Bezos involved I’m feeling like the subscriptions required if you want features are going to be a big thing with this one. Just a hunch.
It’s still ugly. I’m also betting the wrap -in part-was to cover the back pieces they added that probably aren’t finished so quick was to make it look legit even though I bet it’s just 3-d printed and probably not structural. Maybe all the folks demanding 2-door electric trucks can buy theseAnother article on this Slate vehicle. Transformer like?
Bezos-backed EV startup pitched investors on 'Transformer'-like customization | TechCrunch
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has planted multiple concept versions of its EV on the streets of California. It's a marketing tactic that teases the
Ugly Duckling Motors(SLATE)It’s still ugly. I’m also betting the wrap -in part-was to cover the back pieces they added that probably aren’t finished so quick was to make it look legit even though I bet it’s just 3-d printed and probably not structural. Maybe all the folks demanding 2-door electric trucks can buy these
But is CATL still looking at building a US plant? I think Ford was going to build one with CATL but backed out. These have been talked about for four years. It's important they be built in NA, preferably the US
The port door also covers 3 regular outlets, so if those aren’t locked out someone could steal your electricity. It should be pretty straightforward to control access with software, edge if your car is off, ne electricity, but it it’s not out of the question that you’d want that locked down at times.
I would say so. But good lord. I think seeing it in legit colors actually make it look worse than in the full body wrap. Proportions look like a first year design school solution
No facts. Im pretty sure if i was to open up my car drawings from 1st grade, this design is in it somewhere.
It’s awful. That yellow is the worst. That color couldn’t even save it. It looks like a Dollar Store Hot Wheel.
Top of the b pillar seems like it might be a spot of modularity? The truck seems to have a rectangle across its b pillar but the Sport top and the Full top lap over that section. I think their definitely going to try and shove a second row in those two models or at least make it seem like a possibility.
Does this mean I can finally buy a Lamborghini from a VW dealership?California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout and VW Group over direct sales (April 22, 2025)
California New Car Dealers Association files lawsuit against Scout, VW Group over direct sales
The lawsuit is the latest development between one of the nation’s most powerful and influential dealer associations and Scout.www.autonews.com
The lawsuit says Scout’s direct-to-consumer model violates a California law that was amended and took effect Jan. 1, 2024. The dealer association considers Scout, wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, to be an affiliate brand of VW. The amended law requires affiliated brands to use franchises to sell and service vehicles, the lawsuit says.
“Thus, Scout Motors could sell its vehicles in California as long as it used new or existing VW-affiliated franchisees to sell those vehicles,” it says.
VW dealers in California are “deprived of the opportunity to sell highly desirable Scout Motors vehicles,” the lawsuit says.
“Volkswagen can’t pick and choose which vehicles to sell on its own or through its franchised dealer network, reserving the most profitable or desirable vehicles for itself,” California New Car Dealers Association President Brian Maas said in an April 22 statement. “Illegal competition will harm not only dealers but also the communities and car buyers that they serve"
So funny the dealers association claim they act in the best interest of customers when we have had decades of shady tactics, massive markups during Covid completely price gouging, making people nervous about getting ripped off. I sincerely hope they become a thing of the past and direct to consumer becomes the future.California New Car Dealers Association sues Scout and VW Group over direct sales (April 22, 2025)
California New Car Dealers Association files lawsuit against Scout, VW Group over direct sales
The lawsuit is the latest development between one of the nation’s most powerful and influential dealer associations and Scout.
The lawsuit says Scout’s direct-to-consumer model violates a California law that was amended and took effect Jan. 1, 2024. The dealer association considers Scout, wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, to be an affiliate brand of VW. The amended law requires affiliated brands to use franchises to sell and service vehicles, the lawsuit says.
“Thus, Scout Motors could sell its vehicles in California as long as it used new or existing VW-affiliated franchisees to sell those vehicles,” it says.
VW dealers in California are “deprived of the opportunity to sell highly desirable Scout Motors vehicles,” the lawsuit says.
“Volkswagen can’t pick and choose which vehicles to sell on its own or through its franchised dealer network, reserving the most profitable or desirable vehicles for itself,” California New Car Dealers Association President Brian Maas said in an April 22 statement. “Illegal competition will harm not only dealers but also the communities and car buyers that they serve"
