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 new R2 is supposed to be the company’s accessible, $45,000 electric SUV, but the first thing people noticed was not the price. It was the fact that early test vehicles were rolling around ...

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 announced that the R2 will officially launch this spring, and it will share full details, including pricing and options, on March 12. That's the first day of SXSW 2026, where Rivian is the main ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rivian is conducting final tests of its R2 electric SUV, which will start at a much lower price than the R1S. The Rivian R2 enters final testing, aiming for broader appeal with a lower price. Designed ...

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 ...

When you buy a Rivian R1S, you’re getting an electric SUV that can do almost anything. The R1S offers superb range, a surprising amount of power and speed, solid off-road capability and software that ...

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 ...