Rivian Targets Mid-2021 Launch
Pilot production begins at former Mitsubishi plant
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Tesla Picks Texas for New Plant Site, Files Lawsuit Against Rivian
There’s never a dull moment for the EV giant
Aurora Aims Big with Autonomous Testing in Texas
Startup targets commercial truck applications
Navistar, TuSimple Aim to Launch Self-Driving Trucks in 2024
Partnership includes equity investment
Amazon to Buy Zoox Robo-Car Startup
Focus is automated ride-hailing, package delivery services
EV Developer Rivian Gets $2.5 Billion Boost
Plans on track for production launch in early 2021
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
A New Normal for Autonomous Startups: Discount M&A Pricing?
Amazon could land Zoox for $1.1 billion, well under the company’s previous valuation
Ford Shares Sensor Test Data for Autonomous Vehicles
Before being set loose on roads, self-driving vehicles need a comprehensive view of what they could encounter
Lincoln Pulls the Plug on Rivian-Based EV
COVID-19 continues to take its toll on vehicle programs
Rivian Delays EV Launches Until 2021
Coronavirus pushes plans back for Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV
TuSimple, ZF Partner on Autonomous Big Rigs
Supplier giant delivers automotive knowhow to help commercialize self-driving tech
Bollinger Goes Commercial with Electric Chassis
Flexible architecture can support various body styles and applications with up to a 5,000-lb payload
What Does Jeep Tell Us About the Market?
Forget Tesla-killers. Ford is going after Jeep with the Bronco. This could be epic. Or not.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
The 4Runner is built to take it—with it being something substantially more demanding than a Costco run—though it can do that, too
Mike Bell Departs Rivian as CTO
Long-time Apple tech guru Mike Bell leaves EV startup after 9 months
Hyundai Turns to California Startup for EV Platform
Canoo to provide “skateboard” architecture for a range of future Hyundai/Kia models
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Amazon Expands EV Plans…with Rickshaws in India
10,000 units due to hit the streets by 2025
Auto Brands Slipping in Value, Except Tesla
Toyota continues to lead the way
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Rivian Confirms Platform for Ford EV
Electric-truck startup Rivian Automotive confirms it will supply the “skateboard” chassis to carry a premium-level electric vehicle developed by Ford.
A New Term to Get Used to: “Disownership”
The way people are going to get transportation is changing the world over. Get ready for it.
600-hp Volvo Sells at Record Price for Charitable Cause
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund gets $150K from an amazing Volvo Amazon
EV Startup Rivian Gets $1.3 Billion in New Funding
Electric car startups are still attracting major funding from hopeful investors. The latest example: $1.3 billion landed by Michigan-based Rivian Automotive.
AWS and Formula 1: Designing Better Vehicles
In 2021 Formula 1 car design will change—thanks, in part, to Amazon. Yes, Amazon.
Ford and Electric Vehicles—And, Yes, the Mustang Mach-E
Yes, the Mustang Mach-E. But there is a rich history here.
