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    Scouting the Road Ahead With Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh

    You're probably right about demand. A larger three-row has more potential for sales. Hopefully they'll still do a two-door. I believe Wrangler two-door sales account for 10 to 15% of the total. Bronco 2-doors are around 30%.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    The 1.5 in the Taos is made in Mexico. It's on the EA211 family. They should be able to make a suitable engine there.
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    The Price Gap Between EVs And ICE Cars Is Shrinking Fast

    https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/electric-vehicle-battery-prices-are-expected-to-fall-almost-50-percent-by-2025
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    It takes time and expense to build an engine plant. In the short term, it's easier to just pay tariffs on something made in Mexico. Tariffs come and go. Volkswagen does make engines with both port and direct fuel injection. The EA888 4-Cylinder in my 2019 Golf R was sold in Europe with both...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    https://www.motortrend.com/features/international-scout/
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    Some suggestions that I believe would make Scout the best Electric Offroad option

    I read the Wrangler Rubicon's width as 73.9 in which is 6 inches less than a Traveler (the Scout's mirrors do widen it considerably to 91.6).
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    What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?

    That seems like a legal nightmare waiting to happen.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    If it's being built in Mexico, I would guess a modified version of the EA888 or EA211 sans turbo. I also have concerns about using DI only.
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    Any chance on flat four?

    At that point VW isn't profitable in the United States. Neither is Stellantis. Or any other car company for that matter.
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    Any chance on flat four?

    It costs a lot to set up an engine plant (not to mention labor costs and environmental regs). It's easier to just pay the tariffs and import them from Mexico
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    Any chance on flat four?

    Very little info. It seems Navistar makes engines there. I'm not sure what else.
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    Any chance on flat four?

    VW makes a 1.5L for the Taos/Jetta and a 2.0L for Atlas and Jetta in Mexico. They are possible candidates. I don't believe VW makes engines in the USA.
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    Scouting the Road Ahead With Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh

    Great interview. Scott is always enthusiastic and impressive. Some highlights: 1). BEV battery will be in the "120's-130's" kWh, EREV will be "60's-70's", but the battery chemistries may be different. 2). Performance of EREV will be 0-60 in 4.5 vs. 3.5 for BEV, due to a "less expensive...
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    Traveler Ultimate Wish List for Scout Motors

    You are correct! It was Honda and it was introduced over 10 years ago. LaneWatch. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27007185/honda-lanewatch-camera-safety-phasing-out/
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    South Carolina Scouts! Your voice is heard: Direct sales bill gets a hearing on Wednesday!

    Dealers have a monopoly and they want it to continue. There's no mystery to it. Meanwhile, they make very little money on retail sales. All their profits come from used cars, service, and finance.
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    Does Scout Motors Need A Challenge Coin Too?

    Yeah, it sucks. I'm not even going to waste any more time here tonight. It reminds me of this funny spoof:
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    German engineering consultancy FEV displayed a Sytech S415 TC turbocharged flat-four engine bound for production in China this year as a range-extender https://www.motortrend.com/events/new-engine-designs-introduced-at-ces-2025/
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

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    Naked Scout

    Is it April 1st? No one makes what you asked for. I recommend an M35 Deuce and a Half.
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    5 *color* choices yet only one actual color

    This (poorly taken) picture from the website also shows more colors on the left, possibly heritage ones?
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