Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales

Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.

TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. 

Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board

Melinda Lewison’s departure raises questions about Bezos’ support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans

Slate Auto’s latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.

Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch

Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company.