Volkswagen reportedly will resurrect Scout as an off-road EV brand for the US

The first model, a 1961 Scout 80, in pickup style with removable hardtop. | DutchtowerVolkswagen is considering resurrecting the SUV pioneer Scout as an off-road electric vehicle brand, according to TechCrunch. The brand would be focused on the US market, where it would likely compete with popular nameplates like the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco.
According to TechCrunch, VW’s board of directors is set to approve the plan on Wednesday. The plan envisions Scout operating as a subsidiary of VW, much like Audi, Skoda, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bentley.
A VW spokesperson declined to comment, noting that the report refers to actions taken by Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board. VW CEO Herbert Diess later confirmed the news, according to AutoNews:
“After Volkswagen’s successful turnaround in the U.S., we are now taking the…

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