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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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    Ferdinand Piëch and Martin Winterkorn pressured engineering teams to make a diesel engine that could pass US emissions tests without using DEF. They put so much pressure on those teams to achieve this goal the engineering team felt they had no choice but to cheat. To do this they asked Bosch to...
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    Automotive moves at a very slow pace. The consequences facing Volkswagen today are the results of decisions made over the last 15 years. If I could post one picture that sums up who I blame it would be this.. Winterkorn: 2007-2015 Diess: 2018-2022 Winterkorn for Dieselgate. Diess for turning...
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    Worst news to hit Volkswagen workers since WWII and extremely sad. Here's an image from last week when CEO Oliver Blume rolled into the Zwickau plant to tell them it's over. If the grim reaper was a car, that black Transporter is it. :( On a personal note, my first car was a Passat built in...
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    It's official, VW is cutting 50K jobs and ending production at 4 factories: Emden, Zwickau, Hanover, and Neckarsulm. https://apnews.com/article/volkswagen-job-cuts-plants-oliver-blume-8ebf1cc6693a06d06b12fac5693c8333
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    New Scout Traveler Concept Added - Mountainside Theme

    When it comes to interior materials I just want to see something that's animal free and if they throw in some cool recycled/repurposed materials for the decorative pieces that's cool too.
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    New Scout Traveler Concept Added - Mountainside Theme

    The press board wood that Scout showed.
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    New Scout Traveler Concept Added - Mountainside Theme

    Add me to the list of people who don't like the wood. I like it in concept, I like that they're playing with materials, but it gives me the feeling of something that'll look great posted online but is way too much in person and somewhat distracting. Guess I just want something cool but a bit...
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    I went by a VW Group R&D facility today and saw a Ford Explorer parked where they normally park electrified mules behind a fence. Are you saying that could have actually been a Scout mule?
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    VWoA's CEO is out after only 2 years being replaced by Audi Sales Chief. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/volkswagen-plans-us-line-overhaul-104113594.html I've been tracking VWoA CEO's for a very long time due to their revolving door policy and Scout Keogh remains the longest...
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    R2 Launch Watch

    Yeah we're looking at backing out of our R2 res as well. Needs have changed and we also got to walk by an R2 this weekend. Wife took one quick look and said it's too small so yeah it's out. I'm holding onto the res for now but that's probably one that won't covert to an order. Scout is still on...
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    Pretty sure Scout isn't targeting rental car companies so I don't think they'll be competing for the same buyers.
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    My Audi can do 500mi to a tank which I love, not because I'm constantly doing cross country road trips, but because it means I can do a 5 day a week commute and stuff on the weekends without having to worry about filling up, or rather filling up becomes less of a hassle because the margin is so...
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    It's all about talent. Over the last 20 years Hyundai has been poaching key people from the German auto manufacturers and it shows. Check out the previous roles of some current and recently retired Hyundai executives (you can assume what they do now at Hyundai)... Albert Biermann: Former boss...
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    So interestingly the Santa Fe Hybrid has risen to the top of our ID.4 replacement list. I've driven a couple now and they're surprisingly nice. Good looks on the outside although the rear is funky but was done to maximize cargo space/door opening so I appreciate that. Interior has a premium feel...