On June 2, Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-head of the Rivian-VW joint venture since November 2024, commented on usage of Rivian-initiated technology in future VW Group products. The partnership is limited to the software stack and the network interconnect, specifically Rivian's zonal architect

On May 20, Rivian and Samsara Inc., developer of the Connected Operations Platform, announced a collaboration designed to simplify electric fleet management, providing customers with access data on Rivian vehicles in their fleet on the Samsara Platform.
The collaboration addresses the evolving needs of businesses man

On May 19, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family. Supply is expected to start in 2026. Additionally, Infineon will supply

On May 6, Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said that validation production of Rivian’s brand-new, all-electric R2 crossover is underway at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. In a post shared to X/Twitter, Scaringe confirmed that "validation builds" of the R2 have reached Rivian's production line ahead of the mid-sized

On May 6, Rivian announced results from the first quarter of 2025. In Q1 2025, Rivian produced 14,611 and delivered 8,640 vehicles from its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
   • Total automotive revenues Q1 2025 were USD 922 million compared to USD 1.1 billion in the same period in 2024, driven in part by

On May 5, Rivian Automotive announced it is investing nearly USD 120 million to construct a supplier park in Normal, Illinois near its EV manufacturing plant, which is already underway and expected to be completed in 2026. 
Co-locating key suppliers in Normal is expected to benefit Rivian operations by reducing impor

On April 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. 
The company produced 14,611 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois (up 4.5% from Q1 2024) and delivered 8,640 vehicles (down 36.4%) during the same period.
The diminished delivery numbers

On March 28, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Economy of Serbia granted a subsidy of EUR 3.5 million to Rivian SE Europe d.o.o. The funds were allocated to the company for the establishment of a European technology center, as well as centers of excellence and shared services for Rivian’s support functio

On March 26, Rivian announced it has spun out its micromobility business into a new company: Also, Inc. Also will focus on small, lightweight vehicles designed to meet global mobility transportation challenges.
Rivian had started a stealth program focused on micromobility several years ago to examine how Rivian’s str

On March 18, Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe showed how the company is making progress on its new R2 midsize electric SUV that it is building in Normal, Illinois. On a social media posting, Scaringe offered a view of an R2 body being built with production dies.
Starting at USD 45,000, the R2 will be about half the cost of

On March 20, Rivian Automotive’s CSO announced that the ID.EVERY1 model will be the first Volkswagen Group vehicle to use Rivian’s clean-sheet technology stack.
It will feature a single-zone electrical system that lowers costs while offering a range of connected car features, making advanced technology available to e

On March 18, Rivian Automotive presented its strategic outlook at the Wolfe Research Virtual Autos Summit. CEO RJ Scaringe highlighted opportunities and challenges in the evolving EV marketplace. 
Key points were:
Rivian aims to achieve positive EBITDA by the end of 2027 through cost management and vertical integrati

On February 21, Rivian Automotive said it is recalling 17,260 vehicles in the U.S. due to a headlight issue that can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The headlight low beam may fail to illuminate when starting the

On February 20 during its Q4 earnings call, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company’s new R2 model is on track for launch in the first half of 2026 and will have a starting price around USD 45,000. 
Scaringe said the company has managed to reduce material costs by 50% over the R1, already securing contracts

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says his company is leveraging its second-generation vehicle platform, along with software gains from artificial intelligence, to rapidly improve driver-assist features on the R1T pickup and R1S crossover.
Rivian’s first-generation system covers its 2022-24 model vehicles. Scaringe said “Gen tw

On February 10, Rivian Automotive announced it is opening sales for the Rivian commercial van to fleets of all sizes in the U.S. 
Built in Normal, Illinois, the Rivian commercial van is the platform on which Amazon’s custom electric delivery van (EDV) is based, and is designed to prioritize safety, driver comfort, to

On January 24, Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who is also co-CEO of the new VW-Rivian joint venture concentrated on electrical architecture and Rivian’s software technology, said that other OEMs have been approaching them. 
“There is demand,” said Bensaid, adding “Any other OEM who wants to make a leap

On January 23, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said that his company plans to launch an advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and its "eyes-off" systems in 2026.
Advanced driver assistance technology will add an "enormous amount of value to customers” and give buyers their "time back," Scaringe said, allowing

On January 16, Rivian announced it has closed its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) for up to USD 6.6 billion in financial support for the construction of its next manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs North near Rutledge, Georgia.
The funds will support the crea

Comments from Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume to local media published on January 17 suggested that the company is considering ways to deepen its partnership with U.S. EV maker Rivian.
"For example, we are thinking about sharing modules and bundling purchasing volumes," Blume said. "The Volkswagen group offers great oppo