Rivian Lays Off 140 Employees to Streamline Ahead of R2 Launch

Rivian R2

Rivian has laid off approximately 140 salaried employees, roughly 1% of its workforce, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations in preparation for the launch of the R2 in 2026, according to a report from TechCrunch. The cuts primarily affected Rivian’s manufacturing team and have been quietly rolling out since Wednesday. Multiple former employees, speaking anonymously, said they were…

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Rivian Just Crippled Its Referral Program and It Feels Like a Slap in the Face

Rivian R1T Gen 2

Rivian’s updated referral program quietly launched today, and for a lot of owners, it might seem like business as usual. But for those of us who’ve spent years sharing our experience, helping others make the leap, and sending dozens, sometimes hundreds, of people into Rivians, this new structure feels like a punch to the gut. Here’s how the new setup…

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The Case for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Even if Rivian Doesn’t Want It

Rivian CarPlay

Rivian has been pretty clear from day one: they’re not planning to support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Their position? The in-vehicle experience is better when it’s built from the ground up, not handed off to third-party software. And honestly, there’s some truth to that. The UI is sleek, the native nav is solid, and Spotify, TuneIn, and Alexa are…

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Rivian’s Real Adventures Continue With a Sweet Summer Rescue

Real Rivian Adventures: Saving Summer

Rivian just dropped Chapter 2 of its Real Rivian Adventures campaign, highlighting an R1T owner who saved the day—and the ice cream. Sean and his son Cooper were at the beach when they spotted an ice cream truck stuck in soft sand. With 11,000 lbs of towing capacity, front tow hooks and Soft Sand Mode, the R1T had no problem pulling it…

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