Rivian working on a winch integration
Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly. As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on…
2024 Dodge Charger, Rivian R2 top this week’s new car news
Two much-anticipated electric vehicles debuted this week, with Dodge winning the internet on Tuesday during the launch of the gorgeous Charger Daytona EV and Rivian surprising crowds with a new…
How the Rivian R2 compares to the Tesla Model Y
Rivian debuted the R2 electric crossover on Thursday, promising a $45,000 starting price and a range exceeding 300 miles when the compact crossover goes on sale in 2026. Will that…
Rivian R3 and R3X debut as electric hot hatches
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe pulled a Steve Jobs “one more thing” moment at the debut of the R2 electric SUV. On Thursday after the R2 rolled onto stage, Scaringe introduced…
Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is developing software that would allow its EVs to be free-wheel towed, according to a patent filing. Free-wheel towing is when a car is towed behind another vehicle with…
2024 Rivian R1T, 2025 Porsche Panamera: This Week’s Top Photos
Rivian’s R1T was already good to start, and the electric pickup truck took home Motor Authority’s Best Car To Buy 2022 award. However, updates and new powertrain options added over…
Chrysler EV minivan, Rivian price drop top our new car news
Rivian lowered the starting price on its R1T and R1S electric utility vehicles, Chrysler all but confirmed a battery electric version of the Pacifica minivan, and we test drove large…
Rivian drops price $3,100 on R1T, R1S EVs
Rivian has cut the price on its R1T and R1S electric utility vehicles and introduced a new mid-range battery pack, the electric vehicle automaker announced on Thursday. A $3,100 price…
2026 Audi SQ9, Rivian bed rack, 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: The Week In Reverse
The 2026 Audi SQ9 broke cover, Rivian filed a bed rack patent, and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz came into focus. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor…
Rivian patents roof rail lighting system
Rivian has filed two patent applications for integrated lighting in the roof rails in its electric pickup trucks and SUVs. The two applications show slightly different versions of a lighting…