The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
Top Highlights from ALSO’s TM-B Reddit AMA with Product Lead Saul Leiken
Saul Leiken, Lead for Product Management at ALSO, jumped on Reddit for a quick AMA and shared some great details about the…
Rivian Outlines Timeline to Tap DOE Loan Tied to Georgia Factory
As first reported by Bloomberg, Rivian plans to tap into its $6.6 billion US Department of Energy loan after completing construction of…
Rivian R2 Prototype Spotted Off-Road Testing with Sensor Equipment
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe just shared some fresh shots of the R2 out in the wild. The camouflaged prototype was spotted off-roading…
New Rivian Gear Shop Additions Camo Kitchen Towel and Digital Plate Frame
Two new additions just dropped in the Rivian Gear Shop. First up, the Camo Kitchen Towel ($25), available in Glacier Bay and Yosemite, both…
Rivian Opens Rivian Commons and East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta
Rivian has officially opened Rivian Commons, a new community hub in Atlanta. The space is part of Rivian’s new East Coast Headquarters…
Rivian Returns to the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show with R1 Test Drives and Possible R2 Appearance
Rivian is returning to the Los Angeles Auto Show this year, running from November 21 through November 30 at the Los Angeles…
Amazon Launches First Rivian Electric Delivery Vans in Canada
Amazon just rolled out its first fleet of electric delivery vans in Canada, putting 50 custom-built Rivian vans to work around Greater…
RJ Scaringe Takes Charge of Rivian Marketing as Company Prepares for R2
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is taking on a new title, interim Chief Marketing Officer, as part of a company-wide restructuring ahead of…
Rivian Secures One of Its Biggest Public Sector Deals Yet in California
California’s push toward fleet electrification just got a major boost. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has reportedly ordered more than 600…
Rivian Cuts 4% of Workforce as Policy Changes Impact EV Industry
Rivian is reportedly cutting around 4% of its workforce, impacting more than 600 employees according to The Wall Street Journal. This comes…