Hundreds of workers are losing their jobs as sales targets slip and executives consolidate control amid tightening economic and policy pressure
The move comes after several fiery deaths involving people trapped in Tesla EVs
Sales are slowing and forecasts are shrinking, leaving one upcoming $45,000 SUV carrying the company’s future on its shoulders
RJ Scaringe confirmed the R2 will launch in right-hand drive markets, including the UK, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion
The massive $5 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia will eventually produce the R2 and R3 crossovers
Axed employees can be re-hired and have been encouraged to apply for other positions at the company
The company’s founder says R4 and R5 models are on the cards, and even an R6 is possible
The new model will be built at Rivian’s expanded Normal plant and also its upcoming site in Georgia
Rivian says VW will retain unique styling, interfaces, and suspension tuning for each individual model
According to the company’s boss, there are “very few highly compelling” electric vehicles under $50,000 on the market right now
New automakers like Rivian can build great products, but for one owner the experience was very unpleasant
The funds will enable the company to establish a plant in Georgia to build the R2 and R3
A Department of Energy loan could enable the company to begin R2 and R3 production in the peach state as early as 2028
Some of these changes and features are coming before the end of the year
The brand’s chief executive says the Georgia plant is an “extremely important part of our strategy”
Adding to the versatility of the Roamer is a rooftop tent and a large LED light bar
This updated version is a dramatic departure from the original but goes on sale very soon
Rivian is making moves to improve its efficiency as the R2 model debut approaches
