Rivian Automotive (NasdaqGS:RIVN) agreed a $5.8b software licensing and joint venture deal with Volkswagen focused on vehicle software and electronics. The company also announced a $1.25b robotaxi partnership with Uber to supply autonomous vehicles for ride hailing. These agreements shift part of Rivian's focus toward software, autonomy, and external collaborations alongside its own EV sales. Rivian Automotive now sits at a $15.4 share price, with the stock up 4.3% over the past week and 37.4% over the past year, while being down 20.7% year to date. The new Volkswagen and Uber deals add fresh context for investors who have mainly viewed Rivian through the lens of vehicle production and deliveries. For readers, the key question is how a broader role in software and robotaxis might change the mix of future revenue and risks for NasdaqGS:RIVN. These agreements introduce additional business lines that sit alongside manufacturing, which could matter for how you think about the company over the long run. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Rivian Automotive by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Rivian Automotive. 📊 The Volkswagen software JV and Uber robotaxi deal broaden Rivian's business beyond selling EVs, which may change how you think about revenue mix and capital needs. 📊 Keep an eye on JV milestones, software deployment progress and any disclosure on economics from licensing or robotaxi volumes, relative to the current US$15.40 share price and analyst range of US$9 to US$25. ⚠️ Rivian is currently loss making and is not forecast to be profitable over the next 3 years, so execution missteps on these new projects could add to already meaningful earnings risk. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and