If they are just a seed investor then it means nothing. One major way to show independence is drum up other $$ elsewhere that cedes VW Group $$ amount. If I was a large investment firm and seeing the VW input and exposure would jump on this with a larger investment and steer that VW $$ all...
The TOP SPOKEPEOPLE for SCOUT are playing both ways rhetorically. Colorado told the dealers to stuff it ( yay COLORADO). The KEY will be whether the investment from VW GROUP was with strings attached or allowed on paper that SCOUT maintained independence, if independent and just a major investor...
I’m realizing that as a 65 YO disabled combat veteran this is the only SCOUT I’ll own before I croak. 345 V8 4V Edlebrock dual exhaust 62,000 original miles and single speed transfer case. Cant stop it. New interior and I’m rockin’ for $5,500 investment. Points ignition are great.
Drop it and go with a better option that can be carried as needed but not integral.
Here’s an idea that DOD is scooping up.
https://www.liquidpiston.com
Runs on ANY fuel and is lighter than any other current engines with better power and efficiency. Why DOD is using it on drones and power...