Rivian has quietly crossed an important threshold on its path to becoming a higher-volume automaker. The company confirmed that its first Manufacturing Validation Build examples of the upcoming R2 ...

Rivian Automotive, Inc. RIVN has begun producing validation units of its much-anticipated R2 electric SUV at its Normal, IL, plant. Per CEO RJ Scaringe, the company remains on schedule to begin ...

Rivian (RIVN) is a US-based EV manufacturer that produces luxury consumer EVs along with providing commercial fleet solutions. It simultaneously also operates a high-growth Software & Services segment ...

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Rivian (RIVN) has officially started rolling out validation units of its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV from its factory in Normal, Illinois. CEO RJ Scaringe shared the news, confirming that the ...

Yamaha, the renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, is preparing to introduce the Yamaha R2 in the Indian market. Since its debut in 2008, the Yamaha R15 has been a runaway success, playing a ...

Rivian's most affordable vehicle thus far is arriving in the first half of 2026, says the company. The upcoming R2 and R3 could make the brand much more popular among drivers because of affordability ...

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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) plans to launch the R2 midsize electric SUV in early 2026 at $45,000. The R2 targets a broader market than Rivian’s current lineup priced above $70,000. Rivian projects ...

The company’s R2 SUV could define its next phase as it navigates a cautious market that’s getting notably colder to EVs. Rivian achieved record revenues and first positive gross profit, despite ...

One of the primary developments that Rivian detailed is a new energy management control module (EMCM) for the R2. Located at the back of the SUV’s battery pack, the EMCM is an assembly that ...