Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales
Carvana has secured an option to invest in Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos. The deal may assist Carvana's expansion into new car sales while helping the startup navigate logistics without traditional dealerships.
Why it matters
This partnership signals a strategic shift in the automotive retail landscape, blending online used-car platforms with direct-to-consumer EV manufacturing.
Carvana has been granted the option to invest in Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch.
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