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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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    Coming home on Thanksgiving. The roads were clear 6 hours earlier. A 60-mile journey took 100 minutes.
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    Traveler 11/28/2025 Livestream

    I meant the Traveller looked like cheesy CGI. The message and intent are great.
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    Traveler 11/28/2025 Livestream

    I like the sentiment, but it does look kind of cheesy.
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    We all have concerns, but I try not to worry about things I have no control over. Could VW "claim" Blythewood and build Audis and Porsches there? Sure. We would hear rumors about that well before an official announcement from VW or Scout is made. Jamie is a great guy, but he works for Scout...
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    Consumer Freedom and Scout Motors in South Carolina

    Tesla made a huge investment in Texas and they're still not allowed to sell direct to consumer. Dealer franchise laws are a tough nut to crack. They have a lot of influence.
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    Consumer Freedom and Scout Motors in South Carolina

    Unless their laws have recently changed, none of those three states you mentioned allow direct to consumer sales.
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    Rivian-VW JV Adopts Amazon Tech for Real Time Video Protection https://eletric-vehicles.com/amazon/rivian-vw-jv-adopts-amazon-tech-for-real-time-video-protection/
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    It's going to get worse without more consumer protections. Gigacasting saves Tesla money, and every other automaker is exploring it. Toyota is already beginning to use it. https://www.toyota-europe.com/news/2023/transforming-the-future-of-cars-and-car-manufacturing
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    Can you guess which one-off Ford this 480bhp+ V8-powered resto pays tribute to? https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/can-you-guess-which-one-ford-480bhp-v8-powered-resto-pays-tribute
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    The Lightship AE.1 Camping Trailer Wants to Solve EV Towing https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/lightship-ae1-camping-trailer-review
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    BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report https://insideevs.com/news/780064/bmw-evs-with-gas-engines-erev-report-i7-ix5/
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    Ev Delay

    With the gas tank moving near the rear seat, will the fuel filler door remain in the front like in the concept or also be moving?
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    He was on the highway about 6 mi away from the hospital.
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    Cheap(er) gas and newer cities are the main differences. Raise our gas taxes to the level of the EU and we would see more EV's and sales of smaller cars. Too many in this country are preoccupied with "keeping up with the Joneses". We complain a lot about the the average price of a car now is...
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    Cleveland Clinic valet driver charged after speeding 128 mph in patient’s Mercedes https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/11/24/cleveland-clinic-valet-driver-charged-after-speeding-128-mph-patients-mercedes/
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    Improved battery tech will open the floodgates for fun small cars here. The Europeans have some really cool retro EV's: Renault R4, R5, and Twingo are killing it. The Fiat Grande Panda, too. A 21st-century Citroen 2CV is coming. I wish the USA had a history of great small cars. I don't...
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    Im glad you enjoy their product and have faith in them. I have nothing against them. I do have a reasonable understanding of how the auto industry works and that it can take years to turn a profit. I certainly don't wish them to fail. I was hoping for a little more differentiation in the...
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    I still think they'd be better off designing software and licensing their zonal electrical architecture for other automakers like they're doing for VW. That is Rivian's strength. They've said Ford has expressed interest. There are many automakers large and small that could benefit from this...
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    I wouldn't say they're doing great. They made $154 million gross profit from software (VW) and lost $130 million in automotive gross profit. VW is keeping them afloat. They'd be far more successful if they stopped making cars.