Michigan is closing the door behind Tesla on direct-sale, leaving Rivian, Lucid, and more behind
Michigan, the home state of the US auto industry’s big three, is making sure that it is closing the door behind Tesla on direct-sale as Rivian is about to follow in its footsteps. In many ways, Tesla has open doors…
Rivian, other startups face ban from Mich. dealers in direct-sales fight
Michigan auto dealers are trying to block startup electric carmakers such as Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Motors Inc. from following in Tesla Inc.’s footsteps by selling vehicles directly to consumers and servicing them in the state. A bill introduced…
Rivian Faces Ban From Michigan Car Dealers in Direct-Sales Fight
(Bloomberg) — Michigan auto dealers are trying to block startup electric carmakers including Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Motors Inc. from following in Tesla Inc.’s footsteps by selling vehicles directly to consumers and servicing them in the state. © Photographer:…
GM, Ford look to tap startup swagger with Nikola, Rivian deals
Detroit automakers have long relied on in-house innovation for competitive advantages and bragging rights, but for next-generation electric and driverless technologies they are adopting a new strategy: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. General Motors and Ford Motor Co.…
Electric-Truck Maker Rivian Hires Ex-Tesla Exec as Top Engineer
(Bloomberg) — Electric-truck startup Rivian Automotive Inc. has hired a former Tesla Inc. executive to lead its engineering as the Amazon.com Inc.-backed company’s debut electric vehicles near production, according to a person familiar with the matter. Load Error Nick Kalayjian,…
Rivian hires ex-Tesla exec as top engineer, report says
Electric-truck startup Rivian Automotive Inc. has hired a former Tesla Inc. executive to lead its engineering as the Amazon.com Inc.-backed company’s debut electric vehicles near production, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Nick Kalayjian, who spent more than…
