Rivian News: Latest Updates, Reviews, and Releases

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Rivian
Founded
June 2009 (as Mainstream Motors)
Founder
R.J. Scaringe
Headquarters
Irvine, California, USA
Owned By
Publicly Traded
Current CEO
R.J. Scaringe

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Rivian Sales Are Soaring, And Its AMG-Rivaling RAD Division Could Make Things Even Better

Sales have doubled, the RAD division is taking shape, and the R3X hot hatch signals a confident CEO with an ambitious roadmap ahead.

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Here's How Much You'll Pay For A Fully-Loaded 655-HP Rivian R2 Performance

Rivian's more affordable SUV is on the way soon, and this is how much you'll have to pay for a range-topping example.

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Rivian Gives The 2027 R1S The One Thing People Want Most

The luxury electric SUV will now offer second-row bucket seats for 2027, while its R1T sibling gets standard all-terrain tires.

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Here’s What Rivian Had To Sacrifice From The R1S Drop The R2’s Price To $45K

Rivian's new entry-level makes it easier than ever to buy one of its SUVs, but there are some sacrifices you have to make for this cheaper entry.

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Tesla vs Rivian: Which EV Brand Is Least Likely To Leave You Stranded

Both Tesla and Rivian have had their fair share of reliability issues, but which brand has learned faster? As a 2026 buyer, what does that data mean?

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The Best Compact SUVs Money Can Buy - We Know Because We Drove Them

The compact SUV segment is booming with cars jostling for position as affordable, practical, and efficient. These are the best we drove in 2026.

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Rivian's Discontinued Quad-Motor Pickup Is Now Cheaper Than The Upcoming R2

Used quad-motor R1Ts are now selling for less than the price of Rivian's upcoming entry-level model — and they pack far more punch.

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Rivian's R1T Has A 65-Inch Gear Tunnel Because Its 4.5-Foot Bed Can't Haul Lumber

The R1T may be a pickup truck, but it's not really made for traditional pickup truck activities.

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Here's Why Nobody Is Talking About Rivian's Reliability Compared To Tesla And BMW

Reliability Scores Aren't All That Matter In 2026

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Rivian Owners Are Learning The Hard Way Why Trucks Have Split Bodywork

The Rivian R1T is certainly a glossy interpretation of a pickup truck. But its overall design may come back to bite owners with certain crash repairs

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Rivian Must Hit The Mark With R2 And R3 Before Focusing On R4, R5

As Rivian rolls out R2 and gears up for R3 and R3X, speculation mounts about the more affordable R4 and R5 crossovers, potentially arriving by 2029.

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Rivian Boss Flexes New R2 Against Tesla And 'Wildly Underserved' EV Market

CEO RJ Scaringe positions the R2 as a very compelling alternative to Tesla Model 3, Y.

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Fifty Days To Schedule Rivian Service? Not Anymore, CEO Says

RJ Scaringe reveals the challenges and lessons learned from the R1T and R1S, and how the new R2 SUV will help the company grow and prosper.

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2027 Rivian R2 Review: Big Capability With A Not-So-Big Price Tag

If there's a market for a rugged off-road EV that also works well on-road and doesn't break the bank, Rivian will soon find out how big it is.

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Why Rivian’s ‘Camp Kitchen’ Was Genius (And Why They Canceled It)

The Rivian Camp Kitchen was too good to be true. Thankfully, the aftermarket is here to save the day.

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All The Ways The Rivian R2 Performance Beats Tesla's Top Model Y

The Tesla Model Y Performance is an impressive car. The R2 Performance is better.

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Rivian R1T Vs. R1S: Which Holds Its Value Better After Two Years?

The Rivian R2 is on the way with a nice low price. How well has the original held its value?

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Rivian's Manual Torque Vectoring Puts All The Control At Your Fingertips

A new patent describes a system that gives drivers more control over power distribution than ever before.

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We Don't Know If A Rivian R2D2 Will Happen, But An R2X Probably Will

A performance version and a small R2 pickup truck were recently mentioned by Rivian's CEO. Here's what he had to say.

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Here's How Rivian Made The R2 Cost Half As Much As R1

Simplify, consolidate, and yank miles of wiring out of the system.

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