Scout Motors

This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C., who shares info about Scout Motors, Volvo, Boeing, and our tourism industry.

This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C., who shares info about Scout Motors, Volvo, Boeing, and our tourism industry.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 11, 2025: we look at statehouse activity for this week, including a bill that would allow Scout Motors and Teslas to be sold in South Carolina, which is currently illegal; a state Supreme Court hearing this week on the six-week abortion bill; Rock Hill Rep. Brandon Guffey discusses his efforts to keep children safe online; and more!

In case you missed it, our state’s newest automotive manufacturer recently showed the world the prototypes of the two new vehicles they will be building in Blythewood.

In case you missed it, our state’s newest automotive manufacturer recently showed the world the prototypes of the two new vehicles they will be building in Blythewood.

It’s been six months since Volkswagen's Scout Motors broke ground on their manufacturing plant in the Midlands. How has economic activity in the area been affected so far? Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, director of the Richland County Economic Development Office in Columbia, S.C.

It’s been six months since Volkswagen's Scout Motors broke ground on their manufacturing plant in the Midlands. How has economic activity in the area been affected so far? Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, director of the Richland County Economic Development Office in Columbia, S.C.

A lack of electric vehicle charging infrastructure can be a top barrier for drivers when looking to switch to electric cars.

Scout Motors Inc. and South Carolina officials announced plans to start building new Scout vehicles, powered this time by electricity, for the first time since 1980. They hope to hire 4,000 workers for its $2 billion plant.

March 18, 2023 — A recap of this week's sometimes contentious debates in the state House of Representatives regarding their state budget proposal and an incentive package for Scout Motors.