Strategic Buyers Ford Is Reportedly Considering Divesting Electric-Scooter Unit SpinCEO Jim Farley looks to accelerate the automaker’s bet on electric vehicles.May 21, 2021
Strategic Buyers Toyota Buys Lyft’s Sell Self-Driving Unit for $550MLyft follows in the footsteps of Uber, which sold its self-driving group to Aurora Innovation in 2020.April 27, 2021
Transportation Geely, SK Invest $300M in Future of Mobility FundThe new mobility fund will invest in innovative, mid-to-late-stage growth companies in the transportation industry.March 18, 2021
Private Equity Greenbriar Equity Acquires Oil ChangersGreenbriar expects to assist Oil Changers in further expanding its platform within the automotive aftermarket.March 08, 2021
SPACs Sequoia-Backed Driverless Truck Startup Reportedly Seeks SPAC MergerPlus is among a handful of startups that are trying to up-end a fragmented long-haul trucking business with driverless technology.March 08, 2021
Technology Harman Acquires SavariSavari’s software and hardware technology will add to Harman’s automotive telematics and advanced driving assistance systems services.February 26, 2021
Transportation Lucid Motors Goes Public in Merger With Churchill Capital SPACCCIV and Lucid are combining at a transaction equity value of $11.75 billion.February 22, 2021
Manufacturing Goodyear Acquires CooperGoodyear expects the Cooper purchase to create a stronger U.S.-based manufacturer with increased presence in distribution and retail channels.February 22, 2021
Private Equity Roark-Backed Driven Brands Raises $700M in IPORoark will have about a 70 percent stake in the company after the share sale.January 15, 2021
