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[speedrye]

finally!!!!! a good, mandated requirement from the government for the Auto Industry.

I'd love to see vehicle safety scores hit hard for not having physical buttons for common items like HVAC, etc. It's simply more dangerous and distracting.

 

[dreamweaver]

There’s an award for everything. You just won the SM forum members Thursday post of the day for posting this. Congrats! Well deserved

I graciously except this award. I want to thank all the forum members for their invaluable experiences, information, discussion, and sometimes crazy banter. And, to the Scout team members that feed us just enough tidbits to keep us going. I will place it right next to my participation trophy.

 

[chucchinchilla]

These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2025 outside of Tesla

Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, most automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US....

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Sadly many those vehicles could only move off lots with heavy heavy manufacturer, dealer, and tax incentives. Will be interesting to see how 2026 shakes out given that tax incentives are gone and mfrs rightsize the supply.

 

[dreamweaver]

Sadly many those vehicles could only move off lots with heavy heavy manufacturer, dealer, and tax incentives. Will be interesting to see how 2026 shakes out given that tax incentives are gone and mfrs rightsize the supply.

There are a lot of obstacles in the EV environment right now. Only time will tell how EVerything shakes out. And how fast manufactures can react to change.

 

[chucchinchilla]

Volvo's new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster

Volvo is drip-dropping specs for its new EX60, and they are already showing it as the fastest-charging and longest-range Volvo...

electrek.co

• 400mi range on EPA cycle!
• EX60 can add up to 168 miles of range in just 10 minutes on an 800V, 400kW charger

Volvo has separately stated it'll have price parity with it's XC60 PHEV due to major cost reductions via Geely meaning you're looking at base MSRP in the low $60K range. Not sure if the 400mi range is included on the base model, however I would expect base model range to at least start with a 3 which is really where the industry is headed anyway. Hopefully base Scouts have range figures that start with a 3 as well.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

Article is a couple weeks old now covering Colorado but the bold break out quote is Fantastic. Paraphrasing -I read somewhere that 98% of buyers want a showroom experience.
ROTFLMAO-really-would love to see that poll/article and who sponsored it

But consider the careful wording, most folks probably do want a “showroom” experience, a big space with cars on display where you can see them up close, sit in them and take them for test drives, maybe even have knowledgeable people to answer questions. But nobody wants a “dealer” experience. I’d love a good showroom experience, which hopefully we’ll get in the next view years with scout, just like Rivian and lucid have already.

It’s a classic bait and switch, say “showroom” and then re-interpret it later as “dealer”.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

But consider the careful wording, most folks probably do want a “showroom” experience, a big space with cars on display where you can see them up close, sit in them and take them for test drives, maybe even have knowledgeable people to answer questions. But nobody wants a “dealer” experience. I’d love a good showroom experience, which hopefully we’ll get in the next view years with scout, just like Rivian and lucid have already.

It’s a classic bait and switch, say “showroom” and then re-interpret it later as “dealer”.

I’m a grinch; I want the deliver-to-my-door experience.

I know what to do in a dealership: take the vehicle for a test drive and then run away.
I just don’t know what I would DO in a showroom.

I guess if the showroom had something for me to actually do? an office space with secure, fast internet service? or…an arcade? or…a bar? or a place to play dominoes or cards or board games?

I’m just a grinch, I think.

 

[nolen]

I’m a grinch; I want the deliver-to-my-door experience.

I know what to do in a dealership: take the vehicle for a test drive and then run away.
I just don’t know what I would DO in a showroom.

I guess if the showroom had something for me to actually do? an office space with secure, fast internet service? or…an arcade? or…a bar? or a place to play dominoes or cards or board games?

I’m just a grinch, I think.

When I went to the Honda dealership to look at an EV before the rules changed, they had an arcade with 4-5 old style games. It was fancy which I’m sure is added to the price

 

[dreamweaver]

When I went to the Honda dealership to look at an EV before the rules changed, they had an arcade with 4-5 old style games. It was fancy which I’m sure is added to the price

It would seem they think they know their audience.

 

[J Alynn]

I graciously except this award. I want to thank all the forum members for their invaluable experiences, information, discussion, and sometimes crazy banter. And, to the Scout team members that feed us just enough tidbits to keep us going. I will place it right next to my participation trophy.

Brilliant but the time limit for acceptance speeches will be severally limited starting now

 

[J Alynn]

There are a lot of obstacles in the EV environment right now. Only time will tell how EVerything shakes out. And how fast manufactures can react to change.

To the positive side (if I have to call it that) is others making less EVs opens more sales opportunities for Scout especially with USA Made

 

[dreamweaver]

Brilliant but the time limit for acceptance speeches will be severally limited starting now

So I just snuck it in.

 

[J Alynn]

I’m a grinch; I want the deliver-to-my-door experience.

I know what to do in a dealership: take the vehicle for a test drive and then run away.
I just don’t know what I would DO in a showroom.

I guess if the showroom had something for me to actually do? an office space with secure, fast internet service? or…an arcade? or…a bar? or a place to play dominoes or cards or board games?

I’m just a grinch, I think.

Indoor cornhole and a coffee/bake shop based on renders. What better way to occupy young kids for several hours on a rainy Saturday

 

[cyure]

I’m a grinch; I want the deliver-to-my-door experience.

I know what to do in a dealership: take the vehicle for a test drive and then run away.
I just don’t know what I would DO in a showroom.

I guess if the showroom had something for me to actually do? an office space with secure, fast internet service? or…an arcade? or…a bar? or a place to play dominoes or cards or board games?

I’m just a grinch, I think.

You aren’t a grinch. You are just well researched and don’t need to be sold something.

 

[cyure]

Brilliant but the time limit for acceptance speeches will be severally limited starting now

There will be music to play you off the stage.

 

[J Alynn]

There will be music to play you off the stage.

And a whomppum stick

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Indoor cornhole and a coffee/bake shop based on renders. What better way to occupy young kids for several hours on a rainy Saturday

We just put on some rain coats and took the spawn hiking...

 

[dreamweaver]

This is an interesting off-road vehicle. Luxury off-road vehicle seems to be an oxymoron.

Genesis is launching its first luxury electric off-road SUV and it looks a bit familiar [Video]

The electric off-road luxury SUV was spotted for the first time in pubic, but it doesn’t quite look like the...

electrek.co

 

[cyure]

This is an interesting off-road vehicle. Luxury off-road vehicle seems to be an oxymoron.

Genesis is launching its first luxury electric off-road SUV and it looks a bit familiar [Video]

The electric off-road luxury SUV was spotted for the first time in pubic, but it doesn’t quite look like the...

electrek.co

I’m sorry but Genesis and off road just dont go together.

 

[dreamweaver]

I’m sorry but Genesis and off road just dont go together.

I know. Right! What itch are they trying to scratch here. Sorry, I don't get it.