The USA didn't even get the Del Sol with the powered retractable roof. That was a cool piece of engineering!I’d love to find a del sol and fix it up. They were awesome and my wife and I both love them so that I could get OK’d
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He would have loved that. That was his first new car he picked out and they had to drive it off the showroom floor!
I didn’t attach a link because it’s behind a paywall, but how fun does this look! Just saying for us Illinois Scout owners might be an idea. 
I believe it was said that Scout Motors would have something akin to a off-road driving course at/or near the factory.I didn’t attach a link because it’s behind a paywall, but how fun does this look! Just saying for us Illinois Scout owners might be an idea.
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Yes they have said they will have a course at the plant, but this example shows they could have a course anywhere. Even Chicago. Which happens to be 125 miles from me. Just saying.
BMW had a great one in a very small area at their plant in SC. With the land SM has and the wooded areas I suspect they’ll come up with something amazing!
Suppose maybe rivian would let you try out your new Scout on their course when you get it?
Orange EV revives Freewire tech, gives it the best name in the business
Orange EV is bringing back battery-backed DC fast charging with an all-new name. Meet the Orange Juicer. (!)
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Well that’s not ideal.
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'A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:' Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer
When the EX90 launched, Volvo promised imminent software fixes for its many bugs. But a year later, the company is making bigger changes.
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OooooofWell that’s not ideal.
'A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:' Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer
When the EX90 launched, Volvo promised imminent software fixes for its many bugs. But a year later, the company is making bigger changes.
“On Monday morning, I spoke to a Volvo EX90 owner who reported a litany of issues with her 2025 EX90: Malfunctioning phone-as-a-key functionality, a useless keyfob, a keycard that rarely worked quickly, constant phone connection issues, infotainment glitches and error messages. I was surprised not because I hadn't heard of these kinds of problems, but because I experienced them myself over a year ago at the EX90 first drive again. At the time, Volvo said software fixes were imminent.
Today, we know the issues go deeper. To solve them, Volvo announced today that it will replace the central computer of every 2025 EX90 with the new one from the 2026 EX90. It's a tacit admission that the company can't solve the EX90's issues while simultaneously launching its next-generation software-defined vehicles, and that it's easier to replace the original computer than to build bug-free software for it. But for some, the damage to the Volvo brand has already been done.”
The damage to the Volvo brand was done way before this. This is just piling on.
It all hinges on whether SC changes their anti DTC law or not.
After watching that hearing in the SC legislature eatlier this year that Cody Thacker and several others attended, it sure looked to me like the dealer lobby has a tight stranglehold on the legislature.
I believe they planed a factory experience center, that could include an off-roading experience with or without DTC.
I’ve said it elsewhere and I’ll say it again. I don’t see how the “no DTC sales” laws would stand up to an anti-trust challenge at the SCOTUS.
This is why I don't complain about waiting 2+ years for a Scout. Plenty of time for the talented engineers to get it right. Customers should not be test pilots. Rushing product to market and relying on software updates to fix problems is not a good way to do business. It killed Fisker and apparently lost Volvo a loyal customer.Well that’s not ideal.
'A Dumpster Fire Inside A Train Wreck:' Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer
When the EX90 launched, Volvo promised imminent software fixes for its many bugs. But a year later, the company is making bigger changes.
Ever since Volvo was sold to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, it really has not been the same company. I would never buy a Volvo today (unless it was used and was a boxy old station wagon from 1985).
Remember it’s easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission-just saying!
Ha! That’s what I learned to drive in. A 1973 Volvo station wagon that was built like a tank. I agree. I would never buy a new one.
I feel the same way about Volvo (and Lotus and Polestar, also Geely-owned). I'm also conflicted because I want Volvo to exist. Ford could have done a better job when they owned them. I'm still saddened that Saab isn't around anymore.
But there are ways around that. I can certainly process my sale in PA then drive myself down there to pick it up and experience the off-road portion. Sadly SC residents may need to drive to NC to order theirs then back to do pick up but I’m sure that can be worked around for an experience delivery
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