DETROIT (Reuters) - Volkswagen appointed former Rivian executive Kjell Gruner as head of its American business Tuesday, as the automaker faces a choppy electric transition and ongoing negotiations ...

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The initial part of this EV venture was announced in June 2024. It uses Rivian's original zonal architecture and software layers, both core elements for the upcoming midsize R2 SUV, due in early 2026.

Lingering production issues have hit Rivian lately, and its deliveries also fell 36% year over year in the third quarter. The company recently cut its full-year production target to 47,000 to 49,000 ...