Tuesday Ticker: Tesla launches new incentive program; Rivian questioned by shareholders
Toronto, Ontario —This week, we look into the effect of Tesla’s new global incentive program (available in Canada!) while Rivian celebrates success despite hefty accusations. Tesla’a latest move in the EV price war Tesla has launched a new incentive program allowing customers across the globe to get extra incentives through referrals from their pals. The […]
EV/AV Report: Rivian gets Supercharged, lithium mining needs a boost and TELUS gets a JOLT
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian falls in line with several other OEMs in joining Tesla’s Supercharger network, mining experts voice concerns over current demand for lithium and TELUS links up with a charging developer to offer free Wi-Fi and cheap charges. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Roping in Rivian Rivian is the […]
Rivian Ready: OEM opens electric pickup shop to reservation holders in B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — Rivian has expanded its R1 electric pickup shop to Canada, allowing reservation holders to purchase an R1S or R1T from the current inventory. The electric vehicle maker clarified that the shop is open to its “first cohort of Canadian customers” in British Columbia. Customers must have a preexisting reservation for consideration. […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian loses spot on Nasdaq-100 index; Nikola makes massive layoffs
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian is replaced on the Nasdaq-100 index, controversial truck maker Nikola lays off almost a quarter of its workforce and a Quebec-based ADAS and sensor company makes a merger. Rivian removed The rumours were true—Rivian has lost its spot on the Nasdaq-100 index. Nasdaq confirmed the news […]
Tuesday Ticker: Uber Canada drops 18+ age requirement; Rivian rides an upswing
Toronto, Ontario — In this post-long-weekend Tuesday Ticker, we cover Uber’s decision to allow teenagers on the app, while Rivian rides a small uptick in its share prices. Uber’s open policy Uber Canada is allowing teens to set up their own accounts on the app this summer as the rideshare company seeks to expand across […]
New Kid in Town: Mitchell becomes first info provider to sign data agreement with Rivian
Toronto, Ontario — The first time for anything is always special—the team at Mitchell surely agrees, as the company announced Thursday that it is officially the first collision information provider to sign a data licensing agreement with Rivian. With this agreement, users of Mitchell Cloud Estimating and Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax will be able to […]
Specialty Services: Excellence Auto Collision achieves Rivian certification
Scarborough, Ontario — AutoCanada proudly announced via LinkedIn Thursday that Excellence Auto Collision in Scarborough, Ont. has officially become a Rivian Certified Collision Centre. “Congratulations Peter Woo, Mark Millson, Glenn Yatabe and the entire Excellence Auto Collision team on the newest addition to your current OEM repair certifications,” the MSO group wrote of its GTA-based […]
Tuesday Ticker: Bullish analyst downgrades Rivian; Mercedes-Benz opens Canadian raw materials office
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian sees a 76 percent downgrade from a known bullish market analyst; an advocacy group questions Uber’s average pay in Toronto and Mercedes-Benz opens a raw materials office to pursue EV battery mineral sources. Reluctant on Rivian Shares of Rivian Automotive have fallen 10 percent since Mar. […]
Tuesday Ticker: Wall Street speculates Rivian results; Li-Cycle receives loan
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, analysts speculate Rivian’s impending 2022 Q4 and full year results, while Li-Cycle receives an financial sum from the U.S. Department of Energy. Rivian watch Electric vehicle company Rivian is set to announce its 2022 Q4 and full year results on Tuesday after the markets close. The company […]
High Tech Task Force: New CIECA EV committee chaired by Rivian, Lucid, ARA execs, open to industry
Toronto, Ontario — Chaired by top executives from industry leaders like Rivian, Lucid Motors and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), those who choose to join CIECA’s new electric vehicle and battery committee will surely be in good company, as the organization devises its path forward for the emerging field. With its first meeting scheduled for […]
