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Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch

Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch

Update: 2025-12-16
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Reporter John Irwin talks about the new Automotive News Supplier Distress Tracker, which finds that auto suppliers have cut more than 60,000 jobs across North America and Europe in 2025. Ford is discontinuing the F-150 Lightning after less than four years. Plus, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses threats from China and the launch of the electric vehicle maker’s first mass-market vehicle in 2026.

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Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch

Dec. 16, 2025 | New tool tracks distressed suppliers; Rivian CEO talks China, R2 launch

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