Rivian Preps for Tariffs by Stockpiling Batteries and Shifting Supply to U.S.
Rivian isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens with Trump’s proposed tariffs—they’re already prepping. While other automakers are pulling back forecasts,…
First Look at Rivian R2’s All-New Structural Battery Pack
RJ Scaringe is back at it on social media, giving us a sneak peek at something big—literally. We just got our first…
New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design
Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the…
Rivian Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site
One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power…
Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal
Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026…
First Rivian R2 Gets E-Coat, RJ Teases Launch Green
RJ just gave us a sneak peek at something pretty cool: the very first R2 body getting its e-coat treatment at Rivian’s…
Rivian CEO Shares First Look at R2 Body Built With Production Dies
After the disappointing news that the R2 prototype was damaged in transit, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is shifting the spotlight back to…
Rivian R2 Prototype Damaged in Transit, Vancouver Auto Show Appearance Canceled
Bad news for Rivian fans—especially those in Vancouver. The highly anticipated R2 prototype, which was supposed to make an appearance at the…
Rivian R2 to Use Large Die Castings, Cutting Complexity and Improving Efficiency
Rivian just dropped some cool news about the R2—it’s getting some serious upgrades in how it’s built. RJ Scaringe confirmed they’re using large…
Rivian’s R2 Drive Unit Brings Major Efficiency Upgrades
Rivian’s R2 is shaping up to be a game-changer, and CEO RJ Scaringe just shared a key upgrade. The new Maximus drive…