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
Lordstown Electric Truck Takes Shape
Endurance promises best-in-class traction and sports car-like handling
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
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
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
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
EV Developer Rivian Gets $2.5 Billion Boost
Plans on track for production launch in early 2021
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
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
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
The End of the Continental & The Trouble with Cars
Not even Matthew McConaughey could say “Alright, alright, alright” about its numbers
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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.
GM Electric Pickup Due in Two Years
The all-electric pickup General Motors Co. is developing will be introduced in autumn 2021, CEO Mary Barra tells investors.
