Rivian is reworking its vehicle door handles as safety concerns around electric latch systems gain traction across the auto industry. The company’s next-generation R2 SUV, slated for release in 2026, will feature a redesigned emergency […]
Rivian has taken a major step toward launching its highly anticipated R2 SUV, revealing that it has already built “hundreds” of production-intent models for testing and validation, with those vehicles now hitting the roads across […]
Images of Rivian’s upcoming R2 electric SUV have appeared again online. This time, it is captured using a Tesla Supercharger without an adapter. The slightly camouflaged prototype was spotted with the North American Charging Standard […]
Rivian is preparing for one of its most important milestones yet—the arrival of its entry-level R2 electric SUV. To make it happen, the automaker will temporarily halt all production at its Normal, Illinois facility for […]
Rivian is ramping up development of its upcoming R2 compact electric SUV. Ahead of its planned launch in 2026, the automaker has given us a detailed behind-the-scenes look at its design, powertrain, and electrical architecture. […]
Rivian’s upcoming R2 platform has taken center stage in a major strategic shift at Volkswagen, with the German automaker confirming it will use the scalable architecture as the foundation for all its future electric vehicles. […]
Rivian’s upcoming R2 compact SUV has entered a new phase in its development journey—real-world testing. Production-intent prototypes are now being put through their paces on public roads and rugged trails across North America, ahead of […]
Rivian is ahead of schedule on its expansion in Normal, Illinois, as it prepares for the launch of its next-generation electric SUV, the R2, in 2026. The expansion is a new 1.1 million square-foot building […]
Rivian has announced a new partnership with LG Energy Solution to supply battery packs for the upcoming R2. The partnerships aims to localize battery production within the United States, allowing Rivian to streamline production, reduce […]
Rivian put plans for its second plant on hold after hard times hit. However, the EV maker has not totally abandoned the Georgia-based plant, as it is pursuing a federal loan to finance the project. […]
