Car dealers in Florida are taking Scout Motors to court over how it wants to sell electric vehicles. The company plans to skip traditional dealerships and sell directly to buyers through an app, much like ordering products online. Florida car dealers say this isn’t legal. They point out that Scout Motors is part of Volkswagen, which already sells cars through dealers. In Florida, when Volkswagen Group owns more than 30% of Scout Motors, Scout is considered a “common entity” and must sell through dealers. “Taking a deposit is the same as making a sale in Florida,” explains John Forehand, the … Continue reading Florida Dealers Sue Scout Motors Over Direct Sales Model