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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

In our opinion: Scout Motors' attack on U.S. franchise laws is thin cover for VW

Direct-sales aspirant Scout Motors' fusillade against state franchise laws is a tell that the fledgling brand believes it may have a hard time legally separating from its German parent and VW of America, weakening its defense in several suits fighting its sales model.

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Omari Gardner: Trade relationship status? It's complicated

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Yang Jian: The secret behind the early success of new Toyota, Nissan EVs in China

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Leo Michael Cartoons

The Department of Justice launched a task force in March after President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at alleviating "regulatory burdens." Volkswagen Group subsidiary Scout Motors is asking the government to eliminate state motor franchise laws to clear the way to sell vehicles directly to customers.

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Olga Haygood: The dynamic pricing roadblock in EV charging

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Pete Roth: To solve the inventory complexity puzzle, listen to the dealer

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Kurt Kelty breaks down GM's EV battery strategy

Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion and sustainability at General Motors, discusses the automaker's flurry of recent battery developments.

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