California Lawsuit Against Scout's Direct Sales Could Change How You Buy Cars

CNCDA files lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout Motors - Aftermarket Matters

Lawsuit asserts that Volkswagen is illegally competing with its dealer partners and seeks civil penalties that could exceed $35 million. The post CNCDA files lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout Motors first appeared on Aftermarket Matters.

California Lawsuit Against Scout's Direct Sales Could Change How You Buy Cars

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against VW and Scout. It says the two are bypassing dealer franchise laws in the state by selling directly to consumers. Scout previously rejected the CNCDA’s demands, but now vows to defend itself in court. The latest episode in the ongoing feud between dealers and Scout Motors has escalated into a full-blown lawsuit. The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has fi…

CA dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales model, seeks $35M in penalties

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group and its electric vehicle startup, Scout Motors Inc., seeking to block the company’s plans to sell vehicles directly to consumers in California. The complaint, filed on April 21 in San Diego County Superior Court, alleges Scout’s retail model violates a newly amended state law requiring affiliated manufacturers to sell through franchised dealerships. I…