TFL dumping on Scout in there latest video
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That’s 2030 date has already been refuted by SM in a statement.
Honestly, cant they have one positive prediction. I would hate to go through life with such a negative outlook. Sheesh.
Negativity gets clicks. Same reason for the old saying about the news business, "if it bleeds it leads." Humans are wired to be afraid of the sabre-tooth tiger hiding in the grass. We pay much more attention to the negative than the positive.
Bottom line is that none of this really matters. Very few people follow this stuff - almost no one I've talked to knows that Scout has been rebooted. Once the vehicles are on the road there will be a new wave of interest.
Ideally Scout would beat the Ram EREV and the coming Ford and Chevy PHEVs in order to get more media coverage but delivering reliable vehicles on budget is the most important thing.
TFL have lost a lot of what I used to enjoy from them, I’ll still put them on in the background for noise from time to time, but I can’t take them all that seriously, they complain about something, then praise it, then complain. Sorta like the BUZZ, they sold their long term tester early even though the enjoyed all because of the depreciation, which I understand that from there business standpoint, but at the end of the day they are media and that’s what they do.
Well, as they are the self-appointed voices of a generation and their feedback is important to their viewers, I’m sure that they will be asked to please stay on the line while they’re on hold and their call will be answered as soon as possible.
Saw the vid, these guys are just regurgitating non-relevant reporting. I considered rebutting but the “don’t teach a pig to sing” admonishment came to mind… so i held my piece.
F them!!! Just more click bait
Makes me hope SM isn’t inviting them to any of their media events. Not saying everyone has to praise everything but if just negative then cut them off
TFL is more right than wrong.
The reality is that Scout faces significant challenges bringing its products to market.
"Negativity" to a fanboy is reality to others.
We can all gather round the internet in 2030 and see who was right.
The reality is that Scout faces significant challenges bringing its products to market.
"Negativity" to a fanboy is reality to others.
We can all gather round the internet in 2030 and see who was right.
See you in 2030! I’ll be here. Posting pictures of my adventures in my Traveler.
Looking at the April factory update I would say negativity belongs entirely on TFL's side not the fanboys lol
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Yah, negativity may be a click hunt but they make a few good points- if/when Scout arrives there will be formidable competitors in the segment. Crowded? Maybe…and yes, there have always been formidable challenges to bring a new badge to market. A startup automaker was unheard of for decades. Hopefully Scout leverages the knowledge base of their parent…
I think I should maybe go part time at work and just become an automotive journalist. At this current rate I think I can just use AI to source everything and then make up the rest
I was just sitting here thinking the same thing. Half the time when I watch their videos or someone else's they are complaining about minute stuff that an "average" daily driver doesn't even think about. If I knew how to become an automotive journalist I would be one. My youtube channel would be filled with laughter, music, and fun things for people to consider when buying cars. But I digress. Negativity spreads like wildfire unfortunately.
There’s been almost $200 billion invested in EV production, while GM and VW have abandoned models. Consumer demand for EVs in the HS is disappointing other makers while Scout is bucking the trend…
I'm not sure a 13% EV take-rate with Scout qualifies as bucking the trend, but the demand for the EREV is definitely a step in the right direction.
yah you’re correct. I’m not so sure EV is the best comparison for the EREV demand. Not sure how to think about them, really…
No one knows about the actual dates, prices, etc. Probably not even Scout at this point. One thing that is true though is if there are significant delays, price increases, or feature reduction, then it could spell trouble for Scout.
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