The automotive arm of Cox Enterprises is joining Ford and Amazon in its financial backing of Michigan-based electric automaker Rivian. “Cox Automotive’s global footprint, service and logistics capabilities, and retail technology platform make them a great partner for us,” said RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and CEO, in a news release. Sandy Schwartz, president of Cox Automotive, said Rivian’s “unique approach to building an electrified future” complements the company’s own commitment to environmental change.