Haig Partners President Alan Haig was quoted in a Car Dealership Guy article examining the legal dispute between Volkswagen dealers and the automaker regarding the sale of Scout vehicles outside the traditional franchise system. The article explores the broader implications of the lawsuit for dealer–OEM relationships and the future of the franchise model.

“Volkswagen dealers have been disappointed for years with the products that Volkswagen has provided to them to sell. They haven't been very competitive compared to their Japanese or Korean competitors,” said Haig. His comments highlight the historical context behind the dispute and the challenges dealers have faced with product competitiveness.

The article outlines how Volkswagen’s decision to sell Scout vehicles outside its dealer network has heightened tensions within the franchise system, an issue that is being closely watched across the automotive retail industry.

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