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A brewing legal conflict is currently showcasing the tensions between Scout Motors and traditional car dealerships. Scout Motors intends to engage directly with consumers in the U.S. market, a move that has prompted resistance from car dealers. According to U.S. franchise laws, any automaker with existing franchise agreements is generally prohibitive from bypassing those dealers to sell directly. However, Scout asserts its independence from Volkswagen, its parent company, and claims that this status grants them the right to direct sales.