The Rivian R2 has emerged as the possible "Tesla-killer" in 2026. Due in the second quarter, the compact crossover EV will have to win over a lot of buyers to put a dent in Model Y sales, however.

The EV-only automaker is banking on the most affordable option in the lineup to bolster its sales for 2026. EV industry faces sluggish sales, but some brands remain optimistic and proactive. Rivian's ...

After a brutal year for the US electric-vehicle industry, Rivian Automotive Inc. handed investors a rare reason for optimism. The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

The 2027 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 ...

Rivian's share price has plunged about 85% since going public in 2021. Now, the EV maker is betting its future on a new vehicle: Rivian R2, a $45,000 midsize SUV. Founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, gives ...

Yamaha, the renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, is preparing to introduce the Yamaha R2 in the Indian market. Since its debut in 2008, the Yamaha R15 has been a runaway success, playing a ...

Rivian's most affordable vehicle thus far is arriving in the first half of 2026, says the company. The upcoming R2 and R3 could make the brand much more popular among drivers because of affordability ...