Rivian Taps Media Agency Known to Market the R2
Rivian has named Known its new media agency of record, with R2 as the focus. Known's co-founder says the goal is to introduce Rivian to a much broader group of buyers.
Rivian Grounding Some R2s for High Voltage Battery Fastener Inspection [U]
Rivian is calling some R2 owners, telling them to stop driving, and towing their vehicles in for a high voltage circuit fastener inspection. From what I'm hearing, it's tied to how some battery packs were bolted together at the factory.
1 of 10 Rivian R1S Miami Editions Is Up for Auction on Cars & Bids
One of just 10 R1S Quad Miami Editions has landed on Cars & Bids, and the current bid is $70,500. It's our first real look at what the market thinks a limited-run Rivian is worth.
Rivian Can Officially Sell Direct in Washington State
Rivian officially has its motor vehicle dealer license in Washington after years of working on it. That means an easier buying experience for anyone in the Pacific Northwest looking to get into a Rivian.
NHTSA Investigates Comma AI Openpilot After Fatal Crashes
NHTSA is investigating Comma AI's aftermarket driver assistance devices after five crashes involving stopped vehicles left three people dead. Openpilot officially supports the Gen 1 R1S and R1T, so plenty of Rivian owners are running this hardware right now.
Rivian R2 Order Invite Priority and New Color Delivery Times
Rivian updated its R2 order invitation page with delivery timelines for its newest options. Esker Silver is quickest at 6-10 weeks, while Borealis, Forest Green, and the Coastal Cloud interior are at 8-12 weeks.
Rivian Recalls 98,828 EVs Over Rearview Camera Bug, Fix Already Out
Rivian is recalling 98,828 R1T, R1S, and R2 vehicles over a software bug that could block the rearview camera image with a notification. The fix already went out over the air, which says a lot about how outdated the US recall process has become.
Honeywell Aerospace Sues Rivian and Lucid Over Patent Infringement
Honeywell Aerospace has sued Rivian over seven patents it says cover tech like sensor fusion, hazard detection, and autonomous navigation. Lucid got hit with its own lawsuit the same day, less than three months after Honeywell Aerospace became an independent company.
Rivian R2 Hits 2030 Carbon Goal Four Years Early
Rivian's new R2 cuts its lifecycle carbon footprint in half compared to the R1S Launch Edition, hitting the company's 2030 target four years ahead of schedule. The new impact report also covers recycled materials, smart charging, and Rivian's growing factory footprint.
Rivian’s RJ Expects Chinese EVs in the U.S.
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that Chinese automakers will likely be able to sell in the U.S. eventually, and that tariffs are what's keeping things balanced until then. He also sees robotics as the other way American manufacturing closes the cost gap.