Predictably, Rivian’s R2 is already racking up reservations. Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe took to X (Twitter) to announce that Rivian had more than 68,000 reservations for the R2. Considering that it’s $100 to reserve an R2, that’s a cool $6.8 million generated for the brand in less than 24 hours.    Get…

The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a number of changes, including faster charging, more range, quicker acceleration, and retuned ride and handling. These changes, which previously weren't expected to arrive until the 2025 model year, are incorporated into a new Q4 55 E-Tron grade that replaces the Q4 50 E-Tron. Standard SUV and Sportback body…

Tesla has released an interesting video that presents its top-of-the-line Cybertruck version climbing the Hell's Revenge trail in Moab, Utah. The Tri-Motor Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast is known for its high-power, all-wheel drive powertrain and outstanding acceleration, but how does it fare with an off-road challenge? Get Fully Charged Tesla…

When someone asks me about my EV, it's always one of two questions: "How do you like it?" or "How far can you go in that thing?" The conversation never kicks off about how the car drives, how quick it is, or anything about the actual enthusiast in me that is enthralled every time I…

Rivian is having a moment today. Following the reveal of its more affordable R2 electric SUV, and the retro-modern R3 and R3X compact crossovers, the start-up’s shares soared 13%. InsideEVs’ Deputy Editor Mack Hogan was at the event in California this afternoon, and we have some additional information about the R2 and R3 from one of…

As triumphant as the Rivian team seemed while unveiling the new R2  and R3 SUVs today, something far more concerning was happening behind the scenes—namely, hitting pause on the new $5 billion Georgia factory where some of those cars will be built.  The dichotomy said a lot about where Rivian is at right now:…

It's a huge day for Rivian. The EV startup unveiled not one but two upcoming models to widespread acclaim—and not a single window was broken during the course of the event. Imagine that.  InsideEVs was on the scene in California as Rivian revealed the R2 and R3, and you can check out our coverage…

After months of teasers and blurry spy shots, Rivian's next vehicle has finally been revealed. Meet the R2 crossover, the EV startup's long-awaited follow-up to its acclaimed R1T pickup truck and R1S three-row SUV.  The R2, Rivian announced on Thursday, will go into production in the first half of 2026. It's available to reserve with a…

The Rivian R2 electric SUV won't be the least expensive model in the startup automaker's lineup. On Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe surprised everyone at the R2 debut by unveiling the R3 hatchback, as well as a performance variant called the R3X. When they eventually arrive after the R2, which won't hit the market until the…

Rivian made a big splash in California today by revealing its next-generation R2 electric SUV. Just minutes after CEO RJ Scaringe showcased the R2, he surprised everyone with the R3 compact crossover, followed by another new model: its performance-focused, rally-styled sibling, the R3X. "Looking at the R3, we wanted to take everything that's embodied,…