Automotive

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A high-tech EV battery manufacturing center with robotic arms assembling advanced battery cells, representing GM's $900 million investment in LMR technology.

GM invests $900M in new EV battery center for LMR development

General Motors is pouring $900 million into a new battery center, betting on a proprietary lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry.

Omar Haddad·June 8, 2026

Futuristic cityscape with autonomous BMW vehicles and integrated AI interfaces, representing BMW i Ventures' investment in AI automotive startups.

Startups

BMW i Ventures Launches $300M Fund for AI Automotive Startups

BMW i Ventures, the venture capital arm of the German automaker, just launched a new $300 million fund, boosting its total capital under management to a formidable $1.

Diego Navarro·June 6, 2026

A Rivian R2 SUV, a modern electric vehicle, is showcased on a picturesque mountain road during a cinematic sunrise.

Rivian R2 SUV: Initial Deliveries Begin June 9th

On June 9, Rivian will launch its R2 SUV, initiating initial customer deliveries, order invites, and demo drives, according to Electrek.

Sophie Laurent·May 28, 2026

Futuristic Nissan car interior with Red Hat's open-source code displayed on holographic screens, symbolizing advanced software integration for vehicles.

Industry Insights

Nissan Taps Red Hat for Software-Defined Vehicles, Ushering in 2026 Trends

Nissan is embedding Red Hat engineers directly into its software development pipeline, signaling a fundamental shift in how a major automaker builds its future vehicles.

Omar Haddad·May 12, 2026