TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
SAH84.5101.8%
TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
SAH84.5101.8%
TSLA379.7104.59%
GM78.100-0.43%
F14.1100%
RIVN15.6300.77%
CYD44.820-2.38%
HMC26.8300.69%
TM171.4804.98%
CVNA62.310-3.89%
PAG182.210-1.63%
LAD292.100-4.63%
AN191.640-0.41%
GPI301.7400.92%
ABG205.1702.12%
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Rivian

Rivian slashes 300 jobs one week after launching new R2 model

Rivian slashes 300 jobs one week after launching new R2 model

- June 17, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian cut hundreds of jobs in service and sales, less than 2% of its workforce. The R2 launched last week, with the edition starting around $58,000. Rivian...
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe backs humanoid robots as next frontier in manufacturing

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe backs humanoid robots as next frontier in manufacturing

- June 15, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe expects humanoid robots to work alongside factory employees within the next few years. Rivian-backed startup Mind Robotics has raised more than $1 billion...
NHTSA investigates nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles over rear suspension failures

NHTSA investigates nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles over rear suspension failures

- May 29, 2026
On the Dash: NHTSA opened a new investigation covering 114,922 Rivian R1S and R1T models over rear suspension safety concerns. Regulators are investigating whether fractured toe link assembly bolts pose...
Rivian's robotics spinoff tops $1 billion in funding as automaker pushes factory automation

Rivian’s robotics spinoff tops $1 billion in funding as automaker pushes factory automation

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian's robotics spinoff Mind Robotics has raised more than $1 billion in under a year. The $400 million round values Mind Robotics at $3.4 billion, up 70%...
Rivian R2 Production Begins

Rivian begins R2 production, taking aim at traditional dealerships

- April 23, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian has begun building the R2, with first customer deliveries expected this spring. The R2 is Rivian's first vehicle designed to compete in the mainstream market. Rivian's...
Legal battles reshape car sales

Legal battles reshape car sales

- April 3, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
Rivian secures direct-sales win in Washington

Rivian secures direct-sales win in Washington

- March 30, 2026
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

Volkswagen, Rivian software partnership reaches milestone in $5.8B deal

- March 27, 2026
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. ...
IIHS 2026 safety awards name 63 winners,

IIHS 2026 safety awards name 63 winners, but minivans don’t make the cut

- March 25, 2026
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 roughly $1.25B in Rivian, targets 50,000 robotaxis by 2031

Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian, targets 50,000 robotaxis by 2031

- March 19, 2026
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...