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NHTSA Investigates Rivian Delivery Vans Over Seat Belts

In multiple instances, the steel braided cable connecting the belt to the seat frame has frayed or broken.

September 24, 2025
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Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant

The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump鈥檚 successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.

September 16, 2025
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Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what鈥檚 been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

August 6, 2025
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Tesla鈥檚 California Market Share Slips as Rivals Gain Ground

The number of new Tesla vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest U.S. market for electric vehicles.聽

July 22, 2025
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Rivian-Backed Also Hits Unicorn Status With $200M Raise

A Rivian-backed startup developing small electric vehicles was valued at $1 billion in a new investment from Greenoaks Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Limits EV Output to Avoid Excess of Outgoing Models

Rivian produced about half as many electric vehicles as Wall Street expected in the second quarter prior to the launch of 2026 model year vehicles later this month.

July 2, 2025
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Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China鈥檚 export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing鈥檚 move threatens to disrupt global car production.

June 4, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Eyes New Debt Deal

JPMorgan is leading a potential high-yield bond sale for EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, partly to refinance its upcoming debt, according to people familiar with the transaction.

May 30, 2025
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Samsara Partners With Rivian to Aid Fleet Management

Telematics vendor Samsara is teaming up with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, the companies said May 20.

May 22, 2025
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Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook

The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.

May 6, 2025