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…

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…

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…

Volkswagen’s recent $5 billion joint venture with Rivian has caused unrest within its software division, Cariad. The partnership, announced in June, came after delays and budget overruns at Cariad pushed back the release of key VW, Audi, and Porsche models by nearly two years. Peter Bosch, tasked with turning around Cariad, and his team were excluded from the negotiations, further…