Rivian and Volkswagen announce software-defined-vehicle joint venture

Volkswagen Group to invest an initial $1 billion in Rivian, with up to $4 billion in planned additional investment for a total expected deal size of $5 billion, and the JV is expected to build on Rivian’s industry-leading software and electrical architecture to create a best-in-class SDV technology platform.

Ceres Holographics and the transparent headup display opportunity

At the Car.HMI Europe event in Berlin, the tech startup unveiled the industry’s first fully integrated windshield featuring multiple holographic transparent headup displays in a single laminate using Eastman’s lamination technology for developing displays on any transportation glass surface.

Ryvid Anthem gets Sosa Metalworks custom treatment

The CA-based electric motorcycle manufacturer partnered with custom bike builder Cristian Sosa at Sosa Metalworks in Las Vegas to create an interpretation of the Ryvid Anthem, retaining the height-adjustable seat function and removable battery.

Bluewhite to bolster New Holland autonomous capabilities for specialty crop operations

Building on CNH’s acquisitions of Raven, Augmenta, and Hemisphere that are driving New Holland’s autonomy offerings for row-crop and broad-acre farmers, Bluewhite’s technology will help specialty-crop customers address immediate challenges such as labor shortages and rising operational costs.

Piëch Automotive does a hard reboot for GT

Under new CEO Tobias Moers, the brand has restarted with an “asset-light” structure and the unveiling of the larger all-electric GT concept with over 1000 PS, rear-wheel-drive dual-motor layout, proprietary battery platform, and in-house developed transmission—now for market launch in 2028.