233: Taking it to the People

Scout Motors is taking the battle to the dealerships in an attempt to get a direct-to-consumer sales model launched. The dealers, as expected, are fighting back with their own claims that Scout is actually VW. Who will win? We don’t know, but we still discuss it on this week’s podcast. Also this week, Tesla opens its drive-in charger, China tackles Europe, and more!

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SHOW NOTES
Scout Motors (division of VW Group) takes gloves off in fight with NADA: https://autos.yahoo.com/articles/scout-motors-doj-letter-urges-171105390.html

Tesla diner opens: https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2940/tesla-hollywood-diner-opens-a-look-at-the-food-merch-features-and-more-videos

Tesla making a Model YL for China: https://electrek.co/2025/07/16/tesla-announces-model-yl-larger-6-seater-suv-coming-fall/

Tesla gearing up to release extended range Model 3+ in China: https://electrek.co/2025/07/17/tesla-prepares-launch-model-3-plus-800-km-500-miles-range/
Subaru Uncharted: https://insideevs.com/news/766241/2026-subaru-uncharted-ev-crossover-coupe/

BYD’s premium Yangwang brand is coming to Europe: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/byd-primes-bentley-rivalling-yangwang-brand-european-launch

Mercedes-Benz “pausing” production of EQ models due to slow demand: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65450365/mercedes-cuts-eq-pricing-ends-us-production/

EU researchers claim to have developed “self-repairing” batteries: https://batteriesnews.com/self-repairing-batteries-promise-longer-life-and-range-for-electric-cars/

This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Scout
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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