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Strategic AV shift: Rivian mulls producing its own LiDAR sensors as part of proprietary self-driving tech, including custom chips.

• Chinese edge:...

Rivian's R2 lineup expansion signals major volume growth and market diversification:

• CEO confirms undisclosed R2 variants (e.g., possible R2X or...

Rivian cut R2 manufacturing costs in half, paving the way for the R2 Performance trim to launch in the US at $57,990 in spring 2026. Major win for affordability and margins.

RIVN shares rose 1% in overnight trading on Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed Volkswagen overtaking Amazon as its top shareholder.

Uber-Rivian R2 deal advances strongly:

• CEO praises Rivian's first-class AI team amid R2 partnership
• $300M initial tranche closed after achieving Milestone #1 in April 2026
• Part of up to $1.25B investment commitment through 2031

Rivian R2 hits production milestone – Founder/CEO RJ Scaringe drove the first customer production R2 off the line at Normal, IL plant, with spring deliveries starting soon and on track.

VW's investment escalates, overtaking Amazon as Rivian's largest shareholder and bolstering its cash runway through strategic JV.

• Third $1B tranche...

Capital Raise

• 🔥 Share Issuance to SMB: Rivian issued 19,553,911 Class A shares to SMB at $15.3422 per share via SEC filing.
• 🔥 Private...

Dilution breakdown from Rivian's SEC filing:

• 19,553,911 Class A shares to SMB
• $15.3422 per share
• Filed May 4, 2026

Fresh capital injection via equity.

A tornado damaged a section of Rivian's new R2 plant in west Normal two weeks ago, yet leaders reaffirmed 2026 targets in the quarterly earnings update, showcasing operational resilience against weather disruptions.

Rivian secures $300 million through private share placement, while the latest analyst rating remains Buy with a $23 price target despite -8.41% stock drop.

Rivian's R2 shifts from narrative to reality, with Needham viewing upcoming delivery milestones as "critical catalysts" to bridge sentiment into the 2027 ramp—despite market headwinds.

• 50% lower build costs than R1 via zonal architecture, 41% fewer drive unit parts, simpler suspension, and scale efficiencies
• Launch pricing hits...

Service Network Expansion

• 🔥 100 Service Centers Reached: Rivian opened its 100th service center in North America, a 35% increase from 74...

Rivian's prepping R2 for mass success on two fronts:

• Manufacturing mastery: >50% cost reduction vs R1 via 2.3 fewer miles of wiring, 60% fewer...

RIVN joins Tesla, NIO, and others as a top EV stock to watch today.

• Selected for highest dollar trading volume among EV companies recently,...

• CEO Timeline: Rivian AI Assistant rolls out 'in the coming weeks' to R1/R2 vehicles, after early 2026 delay.
• Stock Hit: Shares fell 9.1% to...

Analyst Ratings

• 🔥 Evercore ISI Buy Reaffirmed: Chris McNally from Evercore ISI reiterated a Buy rating on Rivian Automotive with a $18.00 price...

Rivian R2 adds LiDAR, revolutionizing self-driving with precise 3D vision even in darkness:

• Surpasses cameras/radar: Handles edge cases where others...

Uber's blockbuster commitment provides Rivian a $1.25B investment for 10,000 R2 robotaxis (option for 40,000 more by 2031), validating its autonomy...