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News October 15, 2026 0 comments on Tesla Cybercab production manager heads to Rivian to lead R2 assembly

Tesla Cybercab production manager heads to Rivian to lead R2 assembly

by Matt Wilson

Rivian has hired a former Tesla manufacturing executive to oversee production of its R2 electric SUV, bringing in someone with direct experience launching Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi. Rivian has brought in Jody Kerns from Tesla, where […]

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News October 13, 2026 0 comments on Rivian confirms removal of R2 seat ventilation fans to reduce cabin noise

Rivian confirms removal of R2 seat ventilation fans to reduce cabin noise

by Darryn John

Rivian has confirmed it will not restore backrest ventilation to newer R2 SUVs after quietly removing one of the fans from its front seats, a decision that has frustrated some owners and reservation holders. The […]

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News October 5, 2026 0 comments on Rivian recalls 14 R2 SUVs over potential loss of drive power

Rivian recalls 14 R2 SUVs over potential loss of drive power

by Darryn John

Rivian has issued a small recall for its new R2 after discovering a manufacturing issue that could cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power. Since the R2 will not be available in Canada until […]

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News October 2, 2026 0 comments on Rivian Beats Wall Street Estimates With Record Q3 2026 Deliveries

Rivian Beats Wall Street Estimates With Record Q3 2026 Deliveries

by Matt Wilson

Rivian set a new quarterly delivery record in Q3 2026, beating Wall Street expectations as the EV maker continues to ramp production of the new R2. The company announced on Friday that it delivered 19,248 […]

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News October 1, 2026 0 comments on Rivian R2 With LiDAR Won’t Reach Customers Until 2027

Rivian R2 With LiDAR Won’t Reach Customers Until 2027

by Matt Wilson

Rivian’s next-generation autonomy hardware is still coming to the R2 before the end of 2026, but customers won’t be the first to get it. Speaking at Evercore ISI’s ADAS, AV & AI Forum this week, […]

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Side view of a green Rivian R1S Launch Edition
News August 22, 2026 0 comments on Rivian Warns Select R2 Owners to Pause DC Fast Charging Pending Inspection

Rivian Warns Select R2 Owners to Pause DC Fast Charging Pending Inspection

by Keji Folowosele

Rivian has asked some R2 owners to refrain from charging their cars with DC pending a technical inspection. The problem has been traced to the gap at the DC charger connector-to-header joint. According to details […]

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News July 23, 2026 0 comments on Rivian Pauses 800 Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries After Bumper Color Mix Up

Rivian Pauses 800 Half Moon Grey R2 Deliveries After Bumper Color Mix Up

by Keji Folowosele

Rivian has halted the delivery of the R2 vehicles in Half Moon Grey after a unit was discovered to have a front bumper of a different shade. The pause affects about 800 orders. The issue […]

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News July 16, 2026

Rivian’s First Major R2 OTA Update Adds Launch Mode, Pet Comfort, Gear Guard and More

by Matt Wilson

Just weeks after the first Rivian R2 deliveries reached customers, the electric automaker has begun rolling out the SUV’s first major over-the-air (OTA) software update. The release brings several highly anticipated features that were unavailable […]

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News July 6, 2026 0 comments on Rivian R2 Hits Marketplace for $79,900 One Month After Deliveries

Rivian R2 Hits Marketplace for $79,900 One Month After Deliveries

by Keji Folowosele

A day-one Rivian R2 has appeared on the online used EV market. With just a few miles on the odometer, the electric SUV is offered with a markup of more than $20,000. The Rivian R2 […]

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White Rivian R1T and green R1S by the ocean
News July 2, 2026 0 comments on Rivian raises 2026 delivery outlook after beating Q2 expectations and launching R2

Rivian raises 2026 delivery outlook after beating Q2 expectations and launching R2

by Darryn John

Rivian has delivered one of its stronger quarterly performances, posting second quarter delivery figures that comfortably exceeded both its own guidance and Wall Street expectations. The company announced on Thursday that it delivered 12,194 vehicles […]

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