Rivian Deliveries Quadruple. Rivian delivered nearly five thousand vehicles in the first half of the year, and now are aiming to deliver 4 times that in the second half of the year. Apparently, no one told them about the chip shortages….…
Rivian Q1 Reports. Rivian Investors are like — “You go to your assembly plant and think about what you’ve done.”. April 7, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rivian Posts Earning Loss. Nobody said competing against 100 years of automotive history would be easy(or cheap). August 15, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rivian Seeks to Sway Georgia? Considering the speed at which the market and policy can move, dealers that create raving fans in their communities now may have a distinct advantage in the not-too-distant future.…
Rivian Confident Despite Shortages. So far, Rivian is matching its self-proclaimed rival Tesla in terms of media attention. Production, sales, and consumer favor. no comment. April 19, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Ford Sells 8 Million Shares of Rivian. Ford also launched their EV truck 5 seconds ago, so maybe they don't like Rivian's pace anymore. May 11, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Soapbox and Soundtrack: Rivian’s Earnings, Ford’s Batteries, and GM’s Layoffs. Rivian’s Q4 was down, Ford’s battery fire is not a defect, and GM is cutting jobs. March 2, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Ford and Tesla made a deal to normalize charging tech, Rivian is going to start delivering Dual Motor R1Ts soon, Toyota’s incoming Chairman is under attack, and Tesla outsold Toyota in Q1. May 29, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Investors Sue Rivian Over Price Rollback. Tune in next week for another dramatic chapter of “The Young and the Electric.”. March 10, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Digital Dealer Tampa, Ford Sells Rivian, F1 in Miami, & Crypt Crash. May 10, 2022. We are brimming with pride after seeing so many incredible people from across automotive yesterday.…
Toyota, Rivian, and Hyundai/Kia News. Toyota is keeping the hydrogen dream alive, Rivian is about that #VanLife, and Hyundai/Kia has a new reason to solve these thefts. March 21, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
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Motor Morsels: Toyota, Rivian, Ford. Toyota wants to increase profits 10% this year (don’t we all), Rivian lost less money last Q than they expected, and Ford’s new Ranger is a clever girl (as is Jim Farley). May 11, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Rivian Can Charge Houses Too! Gamer Joke - Oh, so we need a patch to access the whole experience? Who made this truck? EA? #BoomRoasted. February 8, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rivian Rolls Back Price Hike. Invite somebody to every meeting who is allowed to say, “This seems like an incomplete idea to me.” You’ll save time. March 4, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Customers need cars, Rivian has cars, customers trust dealers. Do we really need to flowchart this? March 25, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rivian's Q1 Up and Down. Rivian is sitting on 90K preorders and working on a massive new factory in Georgia. What are billions of dollars in losses when you got a plan? May 13, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Georgia Offers Rivian Big Incentive Deal. Tax breaks and incentives don't an economy make, but they go a long way. May 5, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rivian Investment Drives Ford Q4 Gains. Nothing makes us work to keep a good thing going like surviving a bad thing. February 7, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Georgia Tells Rivian “Sorry, Try Again?”. Rivian - “Hey Georgia, we are going to bring you a bunch of jobs, but we DO need you to give us some money so we can pay the people who will do those jobs.” 😉. October 4, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Rivian’s Mighty Q4 Falls Short. Free Idea - Just tell Wall Street you’re going to “try your best” and let them try to make a case for what that means in hindsight. January 5, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Motor Morsels: Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, and Ford. Rivian stays high, Volvo slows down, Polestar makes cuts, and Ford can’t open the next door. May 12, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Working W/ Rivian, Volkswagen, and General Motors. TL: DR - Rivian has fewer people working, VW says it won't work with hydrogen, and GM is working with Netflix to get in with the Will Ferrall crowd. February 3, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Rivian Increases EV Truck Price by 20%. If you watch closely you can see Musk and the Cybertruck watching the outrage from the bushes. March 3, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
TL:DR — Stellantis is thrivin’, Nissan is survivin’, and Rivian ain’t hirin’ anytime soon. August 1, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Q1 Reports: Tesla, Rivian, and Li Auto. Q1 reports are coming out. Tesla broke its own record, Rivian broke estimates, and Li Auto broke everybody’s understanding of the Chinese EV market. April 4, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
TL; DR - Rivian removed some features despite previous claims those days were behind them. Cadillac’s first EV is a Cadillac, indeed. Nio’s production projection and stock value took a hit. December 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Hyundai’s Q1, GM’s Rivalry, Rivian’s Upgrade. Hyundai works with The Mouse, GM takes 2nd, and Rivian lets people in on 100 extra horsepower. April 11, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
TL: DR - Ford says bye to Rivian, GM’s new electric Hummer is big and scary, and Lucid says, “who needs taxes when we have discounts?”. February 13, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
TL; DR: Honda wants part of that bonus back, Rivian wants all of its EVs back (but only for a moment), and Nissan may want some of itself back from Renault. October 11, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Google's digital test cars and Rivian's electric Amazon vans (with memes). November 9, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Rivian IPO Today, How Brand Preserves the Best Version of Yourself, and Remembering Who You Are Actually Doing Business With. November 10, 2021. Today is a big day for EV players as Rivian goes public. Listen On. Summary. Transcription.…
Ford’s New Project, VW’s “Lifetime” Updates, and Rivian’s Relocation Request.…
Rivian and Lucid Open Tax Credit Loophole For Buyers. Them: Let’s fight inflation so people can afford climate-protecting vehicles! People: *Used a loophole to afford climate-protecting vehicles.* Them: No, not like that! People: 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷.…
Rivian and Amazon, Buick’s Huge Screen, and Toyota Dissects a Tesla.…
Ford Capitalizes on Rivian Side Hustle, Microsoft Games, and Hiring From Valvoline. January 19, 2022. Today we talk about customer experience, EV investments paying off, and a game changing gaming acquisition. Listen On. Summary. Transcription.…
TL; DR - Chinese BYD is capturing more home field market share by the day, Rivian is reconsidering which fields it should be playing on, and GM’s Ultium is sitting on funds to build their own field (or 3).…
Symptoms and Problems in OEM - Dealer Websites, Rivian Takes A Punch, and One GMs Exemplary Care For His People. January 7, 2022. Today it’s all about Corporations and Cooperation. Listen On. Summary.…
Google drops headphone port, Kramer talks Metaverse, and Rivian woes. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
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Dealerships Up, Franchises down, Rivians Bricked, Human Models Replaced. March 27, 2023. Welcome to another rousing week in Retail Auto. Today we review the annual Automotive News Dealer Census.…
Rivian in Georgia, Porsche, and 3 Pieces of Pop Culture. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Rivian's R1Ts have already been seen delivering packages nationwide. The vehicle sound truly made for the work with auto locks, subscription fee-free cooled seats, camera-assisted 360-exterior visibility, and a whole heap of other safety features.…
and Rivian says people don’t want cheap options. August 25, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free! 🐁 ⚡️ MINI's. new concept car is a.…
The Girl Who Lit Up LinkedIn Last Night, Real Mentorship, and Amazon as a Rivian Springboard. November 2, 2021.…
The company maintains profit forecasts for the year despite investment setbacks, with their Rivian stocks leading to a $3.1B shortfall for the quarter.…
Rivian EDV; Rivian R1S; Rivian R1T. Volvo S60. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Mercedes EQS. Nissan Leaf. …
TL;DR — Rivian may cut jobs, Greely gets in the EV pickup war, and Lordstown Motors eyes a competitive next move. July 13, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
“Cat” Theft on the Rise, Sonic Boom, Rivian Drags Amazons Q1 Under. April 29, 2022.…
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Hopes Rising on Hydrogen, Amazon and Rivian Progress, Restaurants Copying Dealer Pricing. November 7, 2022. Welcome to a fresh, shiny week in Retail Auto as we talk about the growing promise of the role of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.…
Tesla Price Hike. more gentle than Rivian. Raw material accessibility is an issue. 20% price increase in 1 yr for Model Y. Pre-market is up. on hopes of ceasefire talks.…
Rivian in the Weeds, Automotive News Retail Forum, NADA Kickoff. To: Push Back Troublemakers. Whether home or in Vegas, we all have much to do today. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…