
The Rivian R2 Is ‘On Track’ To Launch In First Half Of 2026, CEO Confirms
Simplifying manufacturing may also exacerbate Rivian's existing issue with collision repair, where even minor impacts can require expensive replacement panels.
Simplifying manufacturing may also exacerbate Rivian's existing issue with collision repair, where even minor impacts can require expensive replacement panels.
This is part of why the U.S. truck market has been hard to crack: Ford, Chevy and Ram put a lot of emphasis on fleet sales, and customers know they'll be able to quickly service vehicles and get them back on the road.
It was released in the second half of January and includes improvements to the vehicle alarm, Apple Music integration and driveability in reverse, as well as several bug fixes.
As of this writing, Rivian only sells pre-owned EVs in California and Illinois, two of its biggest markets, so you’ll need to enter a zip code from one of these states to see what’s on offer online.
As part of China’s strict system of capital controls, Beijing requires companies to get government approval for overseas direct investment above a certain threshold, which is typically an arduous and months-long bureaucratic process.