AD #3984 - VW Dealers Sue to Block Scout's Direct Sales; Ford to Launch Maverick EV; Honda Cuts EV Orders from GM
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Volkswagen dealers in Florida have sued to block Scout's direct-to-consumer sales, arguing that VW's 30% ownership makes Scout subject to franchise laws. Meanwhile, Ford plans to launch an electric Maverick pickup in 2027, produced alongside the Escape EV in Kentucky. Honda is reducing EV orders from GM as it shifts to its own EV platform. Tesla faces declining sales in California but offers insurance discounts tied to FSD usage. Ferrari reported strong 2024 results despite a China sales slump. Audi is revising its vehicle naming system to separate powertrain from model designations.
Traveler Suv
"... Auto Forourcast Solutions reports that the Scout Traveler SUV is supposed to start production in March at twent..."
Honda Prologue
"...is mainly due to Honda reducing its volume of the Prologue EV. As you may know, GM builds both the Chevy Equ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...gue EV. As you may know, GM builds both the Chevy Equinox EV and the Honda Prologue in Ramos Arispe, Mexico..."
Ford Maverick
"...d carved out a nice section of the market for its Maverick pickup when it was launched nearly four years ago..."
Ford Escape
"...is built. Speaker 2: Louisville is where the Ford Escape is. Speaker 1: Made, and since the two of them wi..."
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