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Audi Reportedly Exploring A New Off-Road SUV Based On Scout

An unnamed US official linked 25,000 annual units in South Carolina to Audi, hinting at a Scout-based body-on-frame off-roader.

Motor1 · Oct 29

Volkswagen Could Build Its First US Pickup Since 1984, Boardroom Talks Underway

Volkswagen floats body-on-frame SUVs and pickups for North America, with no confirmed platform, specs, or timing beyond a broad restructuring push.

Motor1 · Sep 7

Scout Reveals Two New Traveler SUV Concepts As Production Nears

Scout Motors is bringing two concepts of its electric Traveler SUV to the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience for fans to see in person.

InsideEVs · Sep 2

Audi Wants A Luxury Off-Roader—If It Makes Sense

Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Volkswagen launched the Amarok, and there still hasn’t been an SUV equivalent. The body-on-frame truck remains on sale in Latin America, but VW has no intention of turning it into a Mercedes G-Class rival. It also seems highly unlikely that the second-gen…

Motor1 · Mar 3

Scout Motors Fires Back At Report Claiming Production Delay

It’s been a little over a year since the Volkswagen Group signaled its intention to address a major gap in its North American lineup: off-roaders. From day one, Scout Motors promised to begin production of the body-on-frame Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV in 2027. Visit the company’s website, and…

Motor1 · Feb 18

South Carolina Gave $1.3 Billion to Scout Motors. It's Already $150 Million Over Budget.

The company is backed by Volkswagen but still received considerable funding from state taxpayers.

Reason · Jan 30

Scout Didn't Expect This: Nearly All Of Its 'Electric' Truck Buyers Want A Gas Engine

Scout Motors now has over 150,000 reservations. Nearly all want the range-extending gas engine, Scout CEO Scott Keogh said.

InsideEVs · Jan 30

The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla's O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors' latest plans.

InsideEVs · Jan 30

Scout Motors EREVs Will 'Most Likely' Arrive Before Pure EVs, CEO Says

The 'Harvester' model uses a four-cylinder gas engine as a range extender. It's far more popular than the pure EV version, Scout CEO Scott Keogh says.

InsideEVs · Jan 27

Scout's Extended-Range EVs Are Front And Center In A New Dealer Lawsuit

VW, Audi and Porsche dealers say Scout isn't really an EV brand, so it needs to play by the same dealer laws as other companies.

InsideEVs · Jan 22