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Rivian R2 Prototype Concept Rear Door

Rivian R2 Handle Redesign Aims to Fix Safety Flaws

Rivian is tweaking the R2 SUV before it even hits the road, and honestly, I think it’s a smart move. Bloomberg reports that the company is redesigning the door handles so the manual release will be easier to see and right next to the main handle. The R2 is still set to launch in the first half of 2026. If you’ve followed the drama around EV door handles, you know this is a big deal. NHTSA has been probing Tesla’s…

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Launch Green Launch Edition Rivian R1T Quad

Rivian Reports 10,720 Vehicles Built, 13,201 Delivered in Q3 2025

Rivian has shared its Q3 2025 production and delivery numbers, showing continued momentum as the company heads into the final quarter of the year. Between July and September, Rivian produced 10,720 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois plant and delivered 13,201. Deliveries landed in line with guidance, and Rivian is now tightening its full-year forecast to between 41,500 and 43,500 vehicles. The results follow a unique first half of the year. In Q1 2025, Rivian produced 14,611 vehicles and delivered 8,640,…

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R2 Production-Intent Water Fording Test

Rivian Teases R2 Capability with Water Fording Clip

Rivian just dropped a clip of the R2 production-intent model charging through water at their fording test facility and honestly, I’m even more hyped than before. They didn’t give us official numbers, but I’m guessing it’ll come in under the R1T (43.1 inches) and R1S (43.0 inches). Even so, the fact that Rivian is already showing it off in action says a lot. I’ve seen a lot of the R2 teasers over the past few months, but this one hits…

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20" Rivian All-Season Wheel

October 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives

With the $7,500 federal lease credit now gone, Rivian is stepping in this October with its own set of offers to help soften the blow. Buyers can choose from low APR financing on 2025 and 2026 models, lease rebates worth up to $6,500, and discounted upgrade bundles like the All-Terrain and Road Trip packages. Honestly, I think these deals help, but they don’t completely make up for losing the federal incentive. Last Updated: 10/01/2025 Need help? If you need help…

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The $7,500 EV Credit Is Gone, Now What?

Tonight at midnight marks the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. For years, that credit helped make EVs feel attainable. Without it, prices jump and a lot of people sitting on the fence may hold back. We already saw the rush: August was the biggest month for EV sales in US history, nearly 146,000 cars according to Cox Automotive. With credits and incentives, EVs even dipped below the average price of gas cars. Now that cushion is gone.…

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