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newsofmax10/28/2022

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1974 International Scouting

Volkswagen recently launched a new vehicle division that will focus on building all-electric pickups and SUVs. Dubbed ‘Scout,’ the first products that will be sold under the brand are expected to launch in the 2026 model year. At least for now, they will be exclusively designed and sold in the marketplace. US school.

Volkswagen launches new Scout electric car brand

The German automaker has named its new brand Scout after the International Harvester Scout, which are large 2-door SUVs and pickups produced between 1961 and 1980. During the early years of the To them, the Scouts were one of the first rivals of the Willys Jeep, later known as the Wrangler. Like the Wrangler and similar concept Mercedes-Benz G-Class (aka G-Wagen), the Scout’s design and overall capabilities have changed little over the long run.

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Classic Scout production ended in 1980 and International Harvester changed its name to Navistar in 1985. These cars subsequently became extremely popular with collectors and they still have a strong following for to this day. The name reappeared briefly in 2010 with the Scout and Scout XL ATVs made by farm equipment manufacturer Case IH. Navistar continues to manufacture medium, heavy-duty trucks and pickups under its International brand, as well as school buses with the IC Bus label.

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Burt Reynolds’ character Louis drove an international scout car in 1971 in the 1972 feature film “Deliverance”.

Volkswagen entered the fray in July 2021 when its commercial vehicle group TRATON acquired Navistar, along with all trademarks and intellectual property, in a deal worth approximately $3.7 billion. Scout was incorporated as a new company in July 2022, led by Scott Keogh, now the former president and CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America.

It is expected that the original Scout lineup will be a direct competitor to SUVs and pickups like the Rivian R1S/R1T and GMC HUMMER EV, with a focus on off-road capabilities. These vehicles are part of Volkswagen’s plan to introduce more than 25 all-new electric models to the US by 2030.

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