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Rivian investment a ‘catch-up move' for Volkswagen that could take years to pay off, advisory firm says

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Volkswagen’s $5 billion investment in electrical vehicle startup Rivian is a “catch-up move” for the German auto maker, Cyrus Mewawalla says.

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  1. The Pantagraph

    Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion in Rivian as part of joint venture (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    This is a developing story that will be updated.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Rivian shares soar 30% after Volkswagen takes $1 billion stake (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Volkswagen is taking a $1 billion stake in electric vehicle startup Rivian, which has been seeking to cut costs and shore up cash.

  3. The Guardian

    Rivian shares surge after Volkswagen agrees to $5bn investment (opens The Guardian)

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    New, equally controlled joint venture will share electric vehicle architecture and software, companies said

  4. NBC New York

    Rivian secures up to $5 billion from Volkswagen, shares soar 40% (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Volkswagen plans to invest up to $5 billion in electric vehicle startup Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion.

  5. Quartz

    Rivian stock jumped more than 50% on Volkswagen's $5 billion investment (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Volkswagen is initially investing $1 billion in the EV maker, with an additional $4 billion to come by 2026

  6. Forbes

    Volkswagen Is Investing Up To $5 Billion In Rivian (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A surprise partnership between the young California EV maker and a global auto giant could position both to better compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.

  7. New York Times

    Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in Rivian (opens New York Times)

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    VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.

  8. Fortune

    Volkswagen throws struggling Rivian a lifeline with $5 billion investment (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The companies said the new venture will be “equally controlled and owned.” The companies said they will develop “next generation” battery-powered vehicles with leading edge software.

  9. Digital Journal

    VW to invest $5 bn in EV maker Rivian, establishing joint venture (opens Digital Journal)

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    German auto giant Volkswagen will invest $5 billion in US electric vehicle maker Rivian and create a joint venture expected to produce technology used by

  10. Seattle Times

    Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5...

  11. NBC 6 South Florida

    Rivian investment a ‘catch-up move' for Volkswagen that could take years to pay off, advisory firm says (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Volkswagen’s $5 billion investment in electrical vehicle startup Rivian is a “catch-up move” for the German auto maker, Cyrus Mewawalla says.

  12. Oil Price

    Short Sellers Destroyed As Volkswagen Gives Rivian a $5 Billion Boost (opens Oil Price)

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    Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian sparks a 50% surge in the EV maker's stock, offering a lifeline to the struggling startup and access to Rivian's technology for the German automaker.

  13. BGR

    Rivian's VW deal could make it the Apple or Google of EV software (opens BGR)

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    BGR's feed description

    Rivian and Volkswagen's new joint venture brings Rivian's software platform to Volkswagen, and Rivian is getting a lot of money for it.

  14. Quartz

    Rivian's big Volkswagen deal gets Wall Street's applause (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The EV startup's stock has gained roughly 40% since it secured up to $5 billion in funding from the German automaker

  15. New York Post

    Rivian soars as Volkswagen plows $5B into struggling EV maker: ‘Game changer’ (opens New York Post)

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    Electric car maker Rivian’s shares soared more than 35% to nearly $12 per share in premarket trading Wednesday after Volkswagen revealed it would invest up to $5 billion to jumpstart the Tesla rival’s growth.

  16. KTVZ Bend

    Rivian and VW join up to design vehicle software (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Rivian and Volkswagen Group are forming a joint venture to create vehicle software, the two companies announced Tuesday. VW will invest a total of $5 billion into struggling electric vehicle maker Rivian as part of the arrangement, including a $1 billion immediate…

  17. Fox5 Atlanta

    Rivian, Volkswagen Group announce new joint ventures into EV tech (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Rivian and Volkswagen Group announced on Tuesday the two companies would be working on a joint venture to develop next-generation electrical architecture and best-in-class software technology.

  18. Los Angeles Times

    EV maker Rivian gets up to $5-billion infusion from Volkswagen (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Irvine-based Rivian got a big boost: Volkswagen agreed to invest up to $5 billion in a joint venture with the struggling maker of electric trucks.

  19. Washington Examiner

    Volkswagen to invest $5 billion in electric vehicle company Rivian (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Electric carmaker Rivian is getting a jolt from Volkswagen, which announced it will make a $5 billion investment in the company over the next two years.

  20. Kiplinger

    Rivian Stock is Red-Hot on $5 Billion Volkswagen Team Up (opens Kiplinger)

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    Kiplinger's feed description

    Rivian stock is surging after news broke that Volkswagen Group will invest a total of $5 billion into the EV maker. Here's what you need to know.

  21. Next Big Future

    Volkswagen Investing $5 Billion in Rivian and Jointly Create Vehicle Software (opens Next Big Future)

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    Volkswagen plans to invest up to $5 billion in electric vehicle startup Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion. The additional $4 billion

  22. Breitbart News

    Volkswagen Rescues EV Failure Rivian with $5 Billion Investment (opens Breitbart News)

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    Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a joint venture that will bring Rivian’s EV software expertise to VW’s product lineup. The $5 billion deal has provided a lifeline to Rivian, which has faced major financial problems this year.

  23. Engadget

    Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian as the two brands jointly develop new architecture for operating electric vehicles.

  24. Herald & Review

    Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion in Rivian as part of deal to share technology (opens Herald & Review)

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    Herald & Review's feed description

    This is a developing story that will be updated.

  25. Investopedia

    Rivian Stock Soars 50% After EV Maker Secures $5B Investment From Volkswagen (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Rivian shares jumped 50% in extended trading on Tuesday following news that German automaker Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion in the EV startup. Monitor this key chart area.

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