Why VW's Decision To Sell Scout Direct Is a Bad Idea, Plus Most-Loved Cars In America, 2024 Kia Sorento and 2025 Audi Q7 Test Drives,

November 1, 2024

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Today, we welcome in November. Tomorrow night before you go to bed, turn that clock back so you get that wonderful extra hour of sleep! We have some fun facts about Daylight Saving Time below, and some reminders of other things you should do as well. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers and all our friends and listeners there for winning the 2024 World Series!

The HUGE news in the auto industry since last week is the introduction of the new Scout brand. Initially there will be a truck and an SUV, paying tribute to the old International Scout models from long ago. They will come all-electric or as a plug-in hybrid. I have all the details below with pictures, I explain why lawsuits will be abundant, and I have commentary about the plans for this vehicle.

Also, we have the most-loved cars in America list, I tell you which 37 vehicles NHTSA will total out while doing crash tests for 2025, and the best cars for teenage drivers according to Kelley Blue Book. From the good news department: automatic emergency braking systems are working much better these days and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee was re-priced and became cheaper. People still remain skeptical about self-driving car systems, and who can blame them? Full story below.

Be sure to check out our all new Car Pro Merchandise and don’t miss Kim Komando’s Special Report on Artificial Intelligence and your car, it’s very insightful.

In advice today, we discuss window stickers on new cars and why they are important, plus how to get one on a pre-owned vehicle. Self-employed and business owners, our annual guide to Tax Code 179 is below and it’s time to do something, it could save you tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In reviews, I have the 2024 Kia Sorento that is refreshed for this year in the X-Pro SX-Prestige trim. Our Amy Plemons made me jealous getting to spend a week in the drop-dead-gorgeous 2025 Audi Q7 Prestige SUV. She also takes us off-roading in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition.

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There is certainly a lot of excitement in the auto industry about the Scout's return- including from yours truly. What is NOT so exciting, however, is how Volkswagen, who acquired the rights to the International Scout brand in 2021, is choosing to sell the new Scout lineup due to head into production in 2026. VW has decided to bypass its own, loyal, VW dealers and instead turn Scout into a stand-alone brand, a very ill-advised and greedy move in my opinion. You can bet dealers are unhappy and you can expect legal challenges as a result.

For more of what's going on, and my message to VW, read my commentary→

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I'm a big fan of consumer-technology advice guru Kim Komando. She also has her own radio show and we're on many of the same radio stations across America. She does for her listeners and newsletter subscribers exactly what I endeavor to do: Give you useful information to keep you up to date on the latest in cars, only she does it with technology and there is nobody who does it better.

She's written up something very interesting about AI Technology and our cars and all the ways our vehicles are about to get smarter. I found it pretty interesting and I think you will, too.

I've shared a link to her special report here →

Friends, we have been publishing the latest rules and eligible vehicles list for Tax Code 179 for over a decade. Many of you wait until the last minute to make your purchase. Many wait until right after Christmas, but things can happen that could cause you to miss the December 31, 2024 deadline. I encourage you to reach out to one of our Certified CarPro Friends at a CarPro approved dealership NOW. They will help you figure out how to get the eligible vehicle you want by the end of the year, or worst case, have a VIN so you can complete the paperwork by December 31, 2024.

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I can't say I would recommend anyone doing this, but here in Dallas, a guy gets passed by a Police Officer on a police motorcycle. He feels strongly that the Officer shouldn't be driving so fast, so he chases him down and honks at him. There is a conversation as the man's dash cam runs. The Officer leaves, but the man stays around. The Officer returns, they have another conversation, and the Officer writes him a $189 ticket for improper use of his horn. You can't make this stuff up!

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday + Other Reminders

Scout Unveils New Concepts

The New Scout: VW, Lawsuits and My Commentary

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2024 Texas Truck Rodeo

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On The Road: Test Drives

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The Most-Loved Cars In America

Toyota takes honors as the most-loved brand.

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Prices Lowered: Starts At $37,035

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KBB: Best New And Used Cars For Teens

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Confidence In Self-Driving Systems Remains Low

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AAA: Automatic Emergency Braking Systems much Improved

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