There has to be a middle ground. That’s the take from our latest podcast after news broke that Volkswagen dealers filed a class action lawsuit over Scout's direct to consumer sales model. Dealers say Scout is owned by VW Group, which means bypassing the franchise system crosses a line. Scout’s view is different. They want tight control over the brand and the buying experience as they launch. We're asking if there's a third option: direct to start, with dealers involved later. Dealers: what feels fair, just, and legal here? Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.