Volkswagen is gearing up for the introduction-slash-revival of the Scout model and predictably it’s searching for companions. Based on the newest experiences from Germany, VW is in talks with Foxconn about manufacturing Scout EVs within the US.
Citing sources from inside VW, the German publication Automobilwoche experiences that the 2 firms are at present in talks. A optimistic end result would permit Foxconn to turn out to be an necessary participant within the automotive business and develop its actions.
The Taiwanese firm higher often called the producer of the Apple iPhone, has revealed a bunch of EV ideas which can be destined for manufacturing. Since September 2022, Foxconn can be producing the Lordstown Endurance pickup within the US, after shopping for the ex-GM plant in Ohio.
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In addition to Foxconn, VW can be rumored to be in talks with Magna Steyr for joint improvement and manufacturing of the Scout EVs. The Austrian firm which is owned by Canada-based Magna Worldwide Inc has aspirations of opening a brand new manufacturing facility within the US. This might permit Magna to relocate the manufacturing of EVs just like the Fisker Ocean, from Gratz, Austria to the US, in order that they adjust to Biden’s “Made in America” EV laws.
VW refused to touch upon the aforementioned rumors however talking to Automotive Information, a VW spokesperson stated: “We’re more than happy with the progress the Scout crew is making and with the keenness it’s already producing amongst present followers and future clients”.