The Scout Times

[Broverlander]

I've often wondered why states don't move ballot initiatives to vote on the franchise laws. I think peoples experience with dealers would overwhelmingly move most to repeal this concept. Rivian threatened to do this in Washington and the dealer association backed down quickly. They know the public (car buyers) hate the process.

Probably because the dealership lobby has a lot of money to throw at legislators. Getting something on a ballot varies from state to state and not every state permits voters to place any issue they want on the ballot. State constitutions and statutes determine which questions can be submitted, who can submit them, and what procedures must be followed. Generally speaking, getting something on the ballot isn't easy, especially when the dealership lobby probably has more money than the group trying to get it on the ballot.

 

[RBPII]

The future seats in the Scouts will be built right next door to the plant!

Brose Sitech Brings 330 Jobs to Blythewood, SC Supplier Park

A German-Volkswagen seat maker is bringing its first U.S. plant to Blythewood — and 330 jobs with it.

hoodline.com

 

[J Alynn]

The future seats in the Scouts will be built right next door to the plant!

Brose Sitech Brings 330 Jobs to Blythewood, SC Supplier Park

A German-Volkswagen seat maker is bringing its first U.S. plant to Blythewood — and 330 jobs with it.

hoodline.com

Is this the same as the other thread or different news?

 

[maynard]

Is this the same as the other thread or different news?

I think it’s the same…
Maybe merge these threads?

 

[RBPII]

Is this the same as the other thread or different news?

It’s the same. My bad. I thought I checked everywhere before posting this here so I didn’t double up. Either way, our Scouts will have seats! Lol

 

[cyure]

It’s the same. My bad. I thought I checked everywhere before posting this here so I didn’t double up. Either way, our Scouts will have seats! Lol

No need to apologize. I like that Scout related articles are here. Easy place for people to find them.

 

[Broverlander]

I actually ran across some YouTube podcast last night (CBL something) that must be propped up by dealer association money or something because they were talking about the lawsuit in CA and how it was a good victory for the poor dealers' association there or whatever. Then they had a legal guy come on to basically tell them it really wasn't a win and it's only the second inning if it were a baseball game. I refuse to link it here because it was so crazy how much of a dealer-centric pod it was. Like does anyone like auto dealers but auto dealers?

 

[speedrye]

I actually ran across some YouTube podcast last night (CBL something) that must be propped up by dealer association money or something because they were talking about the lawsuit in CA and how it was a good victory for the poor dealers' association there or whatever. Then they had a legal guy come on to basically tell them it really wasn't a win and it's only the second inning if it were a baseball game. I refuse to link it here because it was so crazy how much of a dealer-centric pod it was. Like does anyone like auto dealers but auto dealers?

Politicians love them their money.

 

[J Alynn]

I actually ran across some YouTube podcast last night (CBL something) that must be propped up by dealer association money or something because they were talking about the lawsuit in CA and how it was a good victory for the poor dealers' association there or whatever. Then they had a legal guy come on to basically tell them it really wasn't a win and it's only the second inning if it were a baseball game. I refuse to link it here because it was so crazy how much of a dealer-centric pod it was. Like does anyone like auto dealers but auto dealers?

I watched it too. What a joke. Thinking it was husband/wife as they both had same last names

 

[Thavin4]

Did anything come out for the 2 year anniversary of announcement? Did I miss anything? I have been trying to skim the forums, but boy there's a lot!

 

[cyure]

Did anything come out for the 2 year anniversary of announcement? Did I miss anything? I have been trying to skim the forums, but boy there's a lot!

Oh there really is! This message from Jamie was pretty exciting!!

Post in thread 'What do we think is going to happen on the 24th of October?'

Oct 26, 2026

Totally! Scout is already pretty interactive with its reservation holders but I still think it could do more. Like they could confirm the dumbest stuff and we'd all eat it up. "We are confirming that the frame and body panels will be made of steel." The forum would be on fire!

Seriously though, let's say they have 12 months to eat up between now and when they release the configurator so we can all lock in our purchases (I'm being positive here!). Now let's say that's 11 months because the month before they could confirm the release of it. In those 11 months, we'll have the website...

• Jamie@ScoutMotors

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[Thavin4]

Oh there really is! This message from Jamie was pretty exciting!!

Post in thread 'What do we think is going to happen on the 24th of October?'

Oct 26, 2026

Totally! Scout is already pretty interactive with its reservation holders but I still think it could do more. Like they could confirm the dumbest stuff and we'd all eat it up. "We are confirming that the frame and body panels will be made of steel." The forum would be on fire!

Seriously though, let's say they have 12 months to eat up between now and when they release the configurator so we can all lock in our purchases (I'm being positive here!). Now let's say that's 11 months because the month before they could confirm the release of it. In those 11 months, we'll have the website...

• Jamie@ScoutMotors

• 
• 

can always rely on you to give the latest!

 

[Chuckles]

Scout Motors builds first production vehicle in Blythewood

Mike Switzer interviews Jamie Lovegrove, a public affairs representative with Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC.

www.southcarolinapublicradio.org

Brief PBS interview with Jamie Lovegrove, public affairs representative with Scout Motors.

 

[maynard]

Scout Motors builds first production vehicle in Blythewood

Mike Switzer interviews Jamie Lovegrove, a public affairs representative with Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC.

www.southcarolinapublicradio.org

Brief PBS interview with Jamie Lovegrove, public affairs representative with Scout Motors.

Multiple sources now confirming vehicles being built - can’t wait to see the story drop!

 

[Scoutsie]

Multiple sources now confirming vehicles being built - can’t wait to see the story drop!

Who is this man and why does he look like Christopher Kimball from Milk Street (formerly of their now hated rival America’s Test Kitchen)?

Obviously, I know his name and title and will watch this interview to find out more, but right now it’s a rhetorical question.

 

[Chuckles]

Article about André Orta, who works in user interface and user experience design at Scout Motors

Seaver Alum Applies Storytelling Skills to Automotive Design - Pepperdine Graphic

An English degree might not seem like the stereotypical path to automotive design, but Pepperdine alumnus André Orta found a connection between the two. Now working at Volkswagen Group's Scout Motors, he uses storytelling to help shape how drivers interact with their vehicles.

pepperdine-graphic.com

 

[cyure]

Article about André Orta, who works in user interface and user experience design at Scout Motors

Seaver Alum Applies Storytelling Skills to Automotive Design - Pepperdine Graphic

An English degree might not seem like the stereotypical path to automotive design, but Pepperdine alumnus André Orta found a connection between the two. Now working at Volkswagen Group's Scout Motors, he uses storytelling to help shape how drivers interact with their vehicles.

pepperdine-graphic.com

Thanks. Looking forward to reading this. My husband’s degree is in English.

 

[Chuckles]

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission denied Scout Motors a direct-to-customer dealer license last week, citing the company’s ownership structure as violating state law that prohibits compet…

www.repairerdrivennews.com

 

[cyure]

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission denied Scout Motors a direct-to-customer dealer license last week, citing the company’s ownership structure as violating state law that prohibits compet…

www.repairerdrivennews.com

So annoying!

 

[Broverlander]

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

Tennessee denies Scout Motors direct sales dealer license application

The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission denied Scout Motors a direct-to-customer dealer license last week, citing the company’s ownership structure as violating state law that prohibits compet…

www.repairerdrivennews.com

This is such garbage. Just utter garbage. "According to the [Tennessee Motor Vehicle] commission, multiple Volkswagen dealers in Tennessee oppose Scout selling its vehicles in the state because they contend Volkswagen owns the company, which already sells its vehicles there." So let me get this straight. OEM dealers are mad that they're going to have competition in their state. Their complaints based on unsupported conclusions. Yet you side with them? It's pretty obvious here who butters the commission's bread.

@Jamie@ScoutMotors I was interested in possibly working for Scout. I love my current job, and don't want to leave, but I believe in Scout so much it had a draw. Alas, I missed out on your legal hiring. I've been defending lawsuits for 22 years and also advising human resources. Prefer the HR work, but I like the fight of litigation. Currently in-house doing both. I'll be happy to come to work for Scout and crack some skulls! My family and I will happily move to Charlotte where the weather is much nicer in the winter!