R2

Rivian R2 is an upcoming electric SUV model from the American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. It is a key product in the company's lineup, designed to be a more affordable vehicle that aims to drive sales growth and market expansion.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its significant impact on Rivian's sales performance, recent software updates, and a recall, marking a critical phase for the company's growth strategy.

Latest on R2

• Rivian R2 gets live Pet Cam in update, AI assistant, and more
• Rivian’s sales pop as the company’s big R2 bet starts to pay off
• Rivian continues to ramp with R2 even as EV market growth slows
• Rivian issues R2 recall for poorly tightened battery packs
• Rivian’s R2 just helped it set a new sales record
• Rivian: LiDAR R2 reaches customers in 2027, employees get it this year
• Rivian released RivianOS 2, version 2026.31, on eligible R1 and R2 vehicles today

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