Rivian has unveiled a prototype of its new electric SUV, the R2, which is expected to start around $45,000. The five-seat vehicle is slated for release in the first half of 2026 and will have an ...

Rivian R2 prototypes have now been driven by a select few in digital media, and we have learned quite a bit more about this price-friendly SUV, including potential performance specs. News surrounding ...

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe posits that the success of the Tesla Model Y represents a huge opportunity for the 2026 Rivian R2. He argues that the current crop of electric compact SUVs all follow the Model ...

Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV is undergoing final validation testing, ahead of its planned release in the first half of this year – with at least one vehicle spotted without camouflage (but with a wrap) on ...

The EV-only automaker is banking on the most affordable option in the lineup to bolster its sales for 2026. EV industry faces sluggish sales, but some brands remain optimistic and proactive. Rivian's ...

The 2026 Rivian R2, priced at roughly half the cost of an R1, is the brand’s make-or-break vehicle. Can a 300-plus-mile electric SUV pared down to meet an aggressive $45,000-ish opening price still ...

There’s been a lot of pushback on electronic door handles lately, as multiple carmakers — especially Tesla — have been accused of making manual door releases too hard to find and access during an ...

After a string of high-profile crashes in the US and overseas, automakers are facing increased scrutiny over something as basic as door handle design. Once a simple mechanical feature, door handles ...

Rivian is rushing its mid-sized 2026 R2 crossover SUV to production and has given YouTube car influencer Doug DeMuro a preview drive. In his video review, DeMuro recaps the R2’s specs, points out ...

Rivian (RIVN) stock surged on Friday morning after the EV-maker reported strong delivery guidance for the year, as it ramps up for the release of its R2 vehicle which the company said is on track for ...

OK, a quick summary. Founded way back in 2009 by RJ Scaringe, it managed to push through Covid and the chip crisis to launch the all-electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV to considerable acclaim in 2021, ...