General Motors and Nikola Corporation Form Strategic Partnership
Remember when GM was in the running for a deal with Rivian that Ford got? Maybe this is its answer to that
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Rivian Lands Former Tesla Engineering Exec
Nick Kalayjian to helm the company’s engineering operations as it prepares to launch its first EVs
Tesla Picks Texas for New Plant Site, Files Lawsuit Against Rivian
There’s never a dull moment for the EV giant
The End of the Continental & The Trouble with Cars
Not even Matthew McConaughey could say “Alright, alright, alright” about its numbers
Lordstown Electric Truck Takes Shape
Endurance promises best-in-class traction and sports car-like handling
Rivian Targets Mid-2021 Launch
Pilot production begins at former Mitsubishi plant
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Chris Theodore and the Amazing Cars He Helped Create
On this edition of “Autoline After Hours” we have a man who is literally a living legend in the industry
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
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup for May 1
Factory relaunch schedules stretch out amid uncertainties
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
Karma Aims to Join EV Platform-Sharing Club
Autonomous utility van and high-powered supercar among 22 possible variants
How the 2021 Ford F-150 Was Developed
An inside view on how the new generation came to be from the man who heads all Ford product development, Hau Thai-Tang
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Bollinger Goes Commercial with Electric Chassis
Flexible architecture can support various body styles and applications with up to a 5,000-lb payload
Mike Bell Departs Rivian as CTO
Long-time Apple tech guru Mike Bell leaves EV startup after 9 months
Ford’s New COO Could See Pay Jump 32%
It’s all about delivering the company’s long-awaited overhaul
Hyundai Turns to California Startup for EV Platform
Canoo to provide “skateboard” architecture for a range of future Hyundai/Kia models
Nikola Reveals Electric Pickup Plans
Nikola jumps into a crowded electric pickup truck market
EV Developer Rivian Gets $2.5 Billion Boost
Plans on track for production launch in early 2021
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
UPS Places Big Order for Electric Vehicles from Arrival
You may not have heard of Arrival, a British electric vehicle company, but odds are it is going to become more prevalent in the conversation thanks to a focus on commercial vehicles
A Quick Word About Electric Trucks @ GM Detroit-Hamtramck
GM sees an all-electric future. It must have quite the telescope
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.
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.
Lincoln to Use EV Chassis by Rivian?
Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln brand reportedly plans to introduce its first battery-powered SUV in 2022, using a platform developed by EV startup Rivian Automotive LLC.
