Volkswagen

Volkswagen just unveiled a super-affordable electric car for the European market, the ID. EVERY1, and while the focus is on its budget-friendly price tag, there’s a major Rivian connection under the hood. According to TechCrunch, this little EV will be the first to roll out with Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture—marking a huge moment for the American EV maker’s expansion beyond its own trucks and SUVs. The ID. EVERY1 is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting…

Volkswagen and Rivian are taking their collaboration to the next level. In an interview with Spiegel magazine, VW CEO Oliver Blume revealed that the two companies are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership. This could include sharing components and combining purchasing efforts to cut costs. “The Volkswagen Group offers great opportunities for a small brand like Rivian,” Blume said. The market reacted positively to the news, with Rivian’s stock climbing over 3% in premarket trading. This move builds on the joint venture…

Rivian and Volkswagen have launched a new website designed to offer deeper insights into their joint venture. While the partnership itself is well-known, the website serves to educate the public on the specific technologies and innovations they are working on together, especially in software-defined vehicles, zonal controllers, and advanced connectivity solutions. Highlighting Key Areas of Innovation The website provides an overview of the joint venture’s goals, specifically in advancing software-defined vehicles (SDVs). These vehicles allow over-the-air updates, enabling new features…

Rivian and Volkswagen Group are teaming up in a big way, launching a joint venture called “Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC.” Together, they’re putting up to $5.8 billion on the table to speed up EV development, cut costs, and create some impressive new electric vehicle technology. This partnership combines Rivian’s software expertise with Volkswagen’s massive manufacturing power and vehicle platform know-how—pretty much a match made in EV heaven. Leading this effort are Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid and Volkswagen’s Carsten Helbing.…