Board concludes Scout is not a “same-line” manufacturer as VW, Audi, or Porsche and therefore qualifies to operate as a direct-to-consumer dealer, prompting lawsuit.
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Lawsuit asserts that Volkswagen is illegally competing with its dealer partners and seeks civil penalties that could exceed $35 million.
Law states that manufacturers may not compete with their own franchisees by using affiliates to directly sell or service vehicles.
