Rivian consolidates with VW software

- Rivian shifted roles into its software and electrical‑architecture joint venture with Volkswagen as part of cost reduction and organisational consolidation. - Company statements and reports say the joint venture helped offset layoffs and Rivian also disclosed its first China staff while hunting cheaper suppliers. - The moves underscore automakers’ shift to software-defined vehicles, creating demand for vehicle systems, supplier strategy and embedded software roles. (eletric-vehicles.com)