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EPA figures published for the Rivian R2 Performance show the midsize EV matching the Tesla Model Y Performance on combined efficiency despite a larger, heavier body.

Rivian’s software leadership says AI and voice-driven vehicle interfaces could make smartphone mirroring platforms less necessary.

US safety regulators are investigating Rivian after reports that rear toe link joints separated while vehicles were being driven, causing loss of control.

Rivian has fixed June 9 as the focal date for its R2 rollout, tying order invites, first deliveries, and demo drives to the long-awaited launch.

A new push around Rivian’s growth in Illinois is highlighting electric vehicles not just as a clean-transport issue, but as a manufacturing, supply-chain and training pipeline for thousands of workers.

Rivian has opened the online configurator for its R2 electric SUV, giving buyers an early look at trims, pricing, colors, and option timing as deliveries approach.

Rivian’s latest software update adds a new AI assistant for Connect+ subscribers, extending voice control and vehicle integration across both older and newer generations of its EVs.

A reported internal discussion at Rivian suggests the EV maker is considering bringing lidar development in-house as it builds out a broader autonomous driving stack.

A report says Rivian is considering manufacturing its own lidar sensors in the United States, a sign the EV maker may be expanding vertical integration from vehicles and software into perception hardware.

Rivian says it now expects to borrow $4.5 billion rather than $6.6 billion for its Georgia factory, while lifting initial plant capacity to 300,000 vehicles and pulling forward its loan draw timeline.

Rivian owners in Alaska are struggling to get warranty work because shipping restrictions on electric vehicles, limited service access, and dangerous-goods rules have turned routine repairs into major logistical events.

Rivian’s first production R2 has rolled off the line in Normal, Illinois, just days after tornado damage disrupted the facility that supports the new model’s launch.

Rivian will provide more than 100 used EV battery packs to Redwood Materials for a 10-MWh energy storage system at its Normal, Illinois assembly plant.

Rivian is partnering with Redwood Materials to build a second-life battery energy storage system at its Normal, Illinois manufacturing plant, linking EV production with battery reuse.

New side-by-side images of the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y offer an early visual comparison of two electric SUVs that will matter in the mainstream EV market.

VW Group of America says software from its Rivian joint venture will be reserved for future platforms, underscoring how central next-generation vehicle architecture has become to its U.S. plans.

Rivian confirms $45,000 starting price for the R2 SUV with 330 miles of range, though the base model won't arrive until late 2027 as higher trims ship first.

Rivian's upcoming R2 crossover represents the company's most critical bet yet — an affordable EV that must succeed for the automaker to achieve sustainable profitability.

Rivian is launching a separate venture focused on compact electric vehicles and alternative mobility solutions, signaling a strategic shift toward urban transportation and smaller form factors.

EV registrations fell 0.4% in the US last year as federal tax credit elimination and rising prices stalled momentum after years of rapid growth.