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Rivian shares surge 15% after Volkswagen invests $5.8B as part of joint venture
Shares of Rivian jumped over 15% after the EV maker announced a $5.8 billion investment from German automaker Volkswagen as part of their joint venture.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Ford and VW-backed Argo AI launches fully driverless car service in Miami and Austin
Ford and VW-backed self-driving car company Argo AI is removing safety drivers from its ride-hail cars in Miami and Austin as part of a new test of the technology.
Volkswagen might build an electric pickup in Tennessee
Volkswagen is reportedly considering the addition of electric van and pickup production to its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
GM plans more than $3B for electric-vehicle projects in Michigan
General Motors Co. plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, people familiar with the matter said, a potential win for the car maker’s home state after recent commitments of auto projects to Southern states.
Car culture up for debate at polls as Germany moves to pick Merkel successor
Germany’s car culture -- hovering between a past of petrolheads and a future of green zealots -- is up for debate at the polls as the country moves on Sunday to pick the candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor.