# Former VW Engineers Charged Over Rivian Deal After Damning Google Searches

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-07-25T15:31:00+00:00
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Rivian recently got a $5 billion injection thanks to a new joint venture agreement with Volkswagen, and that's great news for the electric automaker. With the agreement finalized on June 26, 2026, VW will aid Rivian in a slowing EV market by providing a lifeline for the brand moving forward. That's ...

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