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Rivian
Rivian secures direct-sales win in Washington
On the Dash:
Washington’s law allows Rivian and Lucid direct sales, signaling potential pressure on franchise protections.
Rivian’s nearly $5 million ballot push, with up to $25 million planned, forced...
Volkswagen, Rivian software partnership reaches milestone in $5.8B deal
On the Dash:
Volkswagen and Rivian complete winter testing milestone tied to a $1 billion funding tranche.
Partnership, valued at $5.8 billion through 2027, supports VW’s software and EV strategy.
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IIHS 2026 safety awards name 63 winners, but minivans don’t make the cut
On the Dash:
Families seeking maximum safety may consider three-row SUVs or family-friendly electric SUVs, as no minivans earned awards in 2026.
Budget-conscious buyers can access more than a dozen...
Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian, targets 50,000 robotaxis by 2031
On the Dash:
Uber’s commitment of up to $1.25 billion signals growing long-term investments in autonomous fleets and mobility services.
The planned deployment of up to 50,000 robotaxis across 25...
Rivian announces R2 compact electric SUV aimed at volume sales
On the Dash:
Rivian’s R2 compact SUV launches with pricing from $46,495 to $59,485 and up to 345 miles of range.
Performance models deliver up to 656 hp, 609 lb-ft...
Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges
On the Dash:
Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning.
Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...
Rivian 2026 deliveries set to surge as R2 SUVs reach production
On the Dash:
Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs.
Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...
Rivian unveils custom self-driving chip and Autonomy+ package, shares drop 8%
On the Dash:
Rivian unveiled its first custom self-driving chip and a lower-cost Autonomy+ driver-assistance package.
Autonomy+ costs $2,500 or $49.99/month, far below Tesla’s $8,000/$99 options, and supports 3.5M miles...
VW-Rivian joint venture makes progress on next-gen EV platform
On the Dash:
Volkswagen and Rivian’s RV Tech venture has advanced its next-gen EV platform and aims to sell it to other automakers.
VW invested $5.8 billion to strengthen its...
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