VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture
VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use…
Read More »Rivian’s Georgia plant to build EVs in 2027
Rivian applied for a federal loan to help build a factory in Georgia The loan application indicates the production facility would begin operations in late 2027 The smaller Rivian R2…
Read More »Rivian’s R3X rally-like hot hatch arriving before R3
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the R3X will enter production before the R3 No firm timeline for the arrival of the R3X or R3 has been given The R3X and…
Read More »Rivian teases 5 vehicles in announcing tie-up with VW Group
Rivian teased five new vehicles beyond the previously announced R2 and R3 Rivian might be working on a smaller electric pickup truck alongside new SUVs The new vehicle teasers come…
Read More »Rivian R1X name trademarked
Rivian just unveiled its R2 electric SUV and R3 and R3X hot hatches, but the automaker may also have new plans for its existing R1 platform found in the R1T…
Read More »Rivian R3, Mercedes-AMG CLA EV: Car News Headlines
Rivian pulled out a surprise during Thursday’s reveal of the R2 electric crossover by also showing a smaller R3 hatchback. Details are slim, but the R3 is expected to enter…
Read More »Rivian R2, 2024 Dodge Charger, electric Range Rover Velar successor: The Week In Reverse
The Rivian R2 debuted, the 2024 Dodge Charger’s powertrain details emerged, and we spotted the electric Range Rover Velar successor. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority….
Read More »Rivian R2 will cost $45,000, have over 300 miles of range, 0-60 in under 3.0 seconds
Rivian is looking to go mainstream with a lower cost model that will square off with everything from the Tesla Model Y to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. On Thursday, the…
Read More »Rivian R3 and R3X debut as electric hot hatches
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe pulled a Steve Jobs “one more thing” moment at the debut of the R2 electric SUV. On Thursday after the R2 rolled onto stage, Scaringe introduced…
Read More »Rivian R2 platform delayed until 2026
Plans to launch a range of smaller, more affordable Rivian EVs based on a new R2 platform have been pushed back a year to 2026, the company said on Wednesday…
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