. He said that the company would monitor changing trends in propulsion and hinted at a flagship sports car, similar to the mid-engined R8, and an off-road SUV. Recent industry attention has centered around the possibly of an Audi-branded “rugged” EV or EREV SUV built on a shared platform at the Scout Motors plant in South Carolina. Recognizing the size and importance of the U.S. market, Dollner said that the upcoming Q9 three-row SUV will be ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Scout Motors develops connected sound experience for its new EVs On March 12, Scout Motors announced that it is creating the sounds for its upcoming electric Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck. In developing its sound, it is taking a thoughtful, immersive approach, putting in the same attention to detail in the development of audio communication as the rest of the vehicle. Scout Motors design team has crafted distinct sounds for specific us...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Press Conference: Scout Motors moves forward according to plan On March 4, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh spoke at an event at the Scout Motors Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan attended by MarkLines regarding the latest updates to the company’s very weighty mission of building a company, two innovative products, and a production plant together all at the same time. "When we showed you the concept cars, we told the market, cars will come down t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

VW reported to delay Scout Motors launch until 2028 On February 18, German media reported that the Volkswagen Group will delay the launch of Scout Motors vehicles in the U.S. from 2027 to at least 2028, due to a combination of technical issues and existing financial obligations, citing people familiar with the matter. In response, a Scout spokesperson, on a forum established by the company, did not admit or deny a delay, but noted how far they ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Scout Motors CEO says EREVs will 'most likely' launch before pure EVs On January 27, Scout CEO Scott Keogh said at the BloombergNEF Summit in San Fransisco that the EREV versions of the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will likely launch first due to the high interest in that version, with the pure EV models to follow. Keogh previously announced that over 80% of Scout pre-orders are for these "Harvester" models, which have gasoline-powered range ext...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

Benz Group AG both build SUVs in the U.S., Audi builds models like the Q5 SUV at its plant in San José Chiapa, Mexico that do not qualify for duty-free imports. The company currently builds VW brand vehicles in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is constructing a USD 2 billion plant in South Carolina for Scout Motors. Blume said the company had several options for an Audi plant, pointing also to ownership of “a large plot of land” in South Carolina...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

been more affected by Trump’s tariffs as it imports all of the cars it sells in the U.S., including the popular Q5 assembled in Mexico. Audi is considering to begin production in the U.S., but has not yet made a final decision if or when to do so. VW plans to offer rugged SUVs and pickups via its Scout Motors brand, though the first models will not be ready until 2027 at the earliest. With the outlook for EVs in the U.S. looking shaky, Scout is...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

SODECIA AAPICO JV to build new plant in South Carolina supporting Scout Motors On December 2, 2025, the recently formed SODECIA AAPICO joint venture (Sodecia Aapico JV), announced that it would invest USD 120 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The new facility will be used to manufacture advanced ladder frames for Scout Motors, which is currently building its own production center in nearby Blythewood...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Audi planning to build large electric SUV on Scout platform in U.S. Audi is planning to expand its U.S. operations by developing a large electric SUV with a range extender option on Scout Motor’s rugged body-on-frame platform used by the Scout Terra and Traveller, and produced at Scout’s plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, beginning by late 2027, according to sources familiar with the matter. Audi’s new electric SUV will be designed with a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Scout Motors selects Charlotte, North Carolina for corporate headquarters site On November 13, Scout Motors announced it has selected Charlotte, North Carolina, as the home of its corporate headquarters. The action marks a key milestone for Scout Motors as it establishes a central hub for leadership and innovation in advance of the start of production for the Scout Traveler SUVs and Scout Terra trucks, targeted to begin in 2027. The Charlotte hea...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Scout Motors building USD 300 million supplier park at South Carolina plant On September 18, Scout Motors announced it is making an additional investment of USD 300 million investment in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood.  Located adjacent to the main Production Center buildings, the Supplier Park will serve as a central logistics and production hub, spans nearly 200 acres, and will featur...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

T-Roc compact SUV was also presented. Although Audi will not present all-new vehicles, the carmaker will unveil the Concept C, which was presented in Milan, Italy on September 2. Porsche will showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne full-size electric SUV, which is set for release in 2026. Scout Motors will present its Terra pickup truck concept. Skoda will showcase its Epiq urban SUV showcar. SEAT will showcase its Cupra Raval electric ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Scout Motors to source batteries from PowerCo’s plant in Canada On September 7 at the IAA Mobility show, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh told reporters that PowerCo would be awarded the battery contract for the new Terra pickup and Traveler SUV, which he said are on track to begin production at a new plant under construction in Blythewood, South Carolina, in late 2027. While saying that the company has already awarded a majority of the parts and m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Scout Motors redesigning components of Traveler, Terra to reduce rare earth content On June 18, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said the new automaker is re-engineering some components for its upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup to reduce the need for rare earth materials, an issue that has become critical to the auto industry and taken center stage in U.S. trade negotiations with China. Keogh said Scout is exploring adjustments to brakes and dri...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

AAM to supply Scout Motors with front electric drive units, rear e-Beam axles American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) announced it has secured an agreement with Scout Motors to supply front electric drive units (EDUs) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be built on a body-on-frame chassis and configurable with 100% batt...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Scout Motors reveals specs for all-new Traveler SUV and Terra pickup with BEV, EREV options On February 13, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh shared some specs for the upcoming Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup, in both BEV, and EREV hybrid form which will be known as Harvester models. Keogh said the Harvesters will have a battery capacity of around 60 to 70 KWh, about half of the 120 to 130 KWh battery that will power the BEV versions of Scou...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

Scout Motors updates South Carolina production plant progress On February 14, multiple sources reported that Scout Motors continues to make significant strides in the construction of its state-of-the-art production plant in Blythewood, South Carolina. Originally announced in March 2023, the 1,100-acre facility represents a USD 2 billion investment, poised to generate over 4,000 permanent jobs and produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually beginning ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/15

Ford plans to offer EREV variants within lineup, including Super Duty Ford plans to offer extended-range electric vehicles (EREV) versions of its sport utility vehicles, crossover models and its big Super Duty pickup, according to a report citing sources familiar with the matter, with the first ones coming in 2027. EREVs have a large battery and electric motors, as well as a gasoline-powered generator to recharge the battery, though the wheels ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

nal import duties. According to a report in German media, several people familiar with the matter say that the group is now considering setting up production for at least some models by both brands in the U.S. While there was no mention of specific models or timeframe, the report points out the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, which will manufacture the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, could be used for Audi production, suggest...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

CES 2025: VW’s Scout Motors sees reservations for EREV hybrid versions surpass demand for pure EVs On January 7, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said at CES 2025 that what most U.S. car buyers want from the new brand is its models equipped with a gasoline-fueled engine to back up the battery. Scout was originally conceived as a pure EV brand, but as sales of those vehicles are slowing, Scout in October added plug-in hybrid versions of its two mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10