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Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up
The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.
Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features
Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicle…
Rivian owners sue over false promises on self-driving features
Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicle…
Rivian cuts hundreds of workers after R2 deliveries start
The company said the cuts were part of a restructuring meant to help scale to profitability. Rivian recently pushed back its profitability goal to inv…
Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date."
TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce
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Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models
At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously s…
Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9
The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launche…
TechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive
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RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12 billion across three startups and investors still want more
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has a knack for raising money. So far, his three startups have raised more than $12.3 billion.
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another $400M
Mind Robotics, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now raised more than $1 billion to date.
Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update
The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.
More than just an SUV? Rivian is working on more R2 variants.
Without giving much away, CEO RJ Scaringe teased the idea of an R2 pickup and an R2X.
Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon
VW Group's stake will continue to grow under the $5.8 billion joint venture with Rivian.
TechCrunch Mobility: How do you issue a ticket to a robotaxi?
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Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B for Georgia factory
Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from …