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 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 ...

Although it looks like a smaller version of the R1S, the R2 is its own unique vehicle. It's built on a new, distinct platform that uses different battery cells and construction methods. As a midsize ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rivian's R2 is key to getting the all-electric vehicle maker to profitability. The company has burned through billions of dollars on its path to profit, including $3 billion in the first three ...

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 ...

Popular tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, was one of the first non-Rivian employees to get to drive the R2 on the road in California. "Rivian R2 kind of represents the same ...

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Rivian Automotive Inc. has announced that the first R2 variant, featuring dual motors and all-wheel drive, will launch this spring (Nasdaq: RIVN). The Irvine-based automaker added that it will share ...