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Rivian CEO Assumes Interim Marketing Chief Role Amid 600+ Job Cuts Preceding R2 SUV Launch

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is stepping into the chief marketing officer position temporarily during a major organizational shakeup. The electric vehicle maker is eliminating approximately 600 positions as it prepares for next year’s critical R2 SUV launch.

Leadership Restructuring at Electric Vehicle Maker

Rivian Automotive is undergoing significant organizational changes as founder and CEO RJ Scaringe assumes the role of interim chief marketing officer, according to reports from TechCrunch. The leadership shift comes alongside workforce reductions affecting roughly 4.5% of employees, which sources indicate translates to more than 600 positions across the company.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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Waymo Selects London for European Robotaxi Launch in 2026 Expansion

Alphabet’s Waymo will bring its fully autonomous robotaxi service to London in 2026, establishing its first European foothold. The expansion comes as the company scales operations across multiple U.S. cities and partners with mobility fintech firm Moove for fleet management.

Waymo’s European Expansion Strategy

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, will launch its first European robotaxi service in London sometime in 2026, according to reports from the company. Sources indicate the California-based company plans to operate a fleet of electric Jaguar I-PACE SUVs without human backup drivers, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.

by Tyler Brooks P.E