Hybrids & EVs4 years agoHow EV Maker Rivian Quietly Took Over an Abandoned Small-Town Factory and Then Took On Tesla
TrendsEV Drivers Answer Whether They’d Ever Go Back to Gas Cars“It would be like going back to a horse and cart.” by Sarah Kennedy Published on December 2, 2025 11:15 am 2 min read
SUVsMercedes’ Adorable Mini G Wagon Finally Spied in Public'Little G' may sound like a rapper, but soon it will be an SUV by Henry Cesari
TrucksWe Can Hardly Believe the Estimated Range on Toyota’s New Electric PickupDid Toyota do this on purpose? by Sarah Kennedy
Hybrids & EVs2 dogs are lucky to be alive after Rivian R1S failed in Arizona heat The driver used a DC fast charger then drove for 45 minutes in the 114 degree heat, then the AC stopped working. by Allison Barfield Published on June 28, 2025 8:35 am 1 min read
NewsThe first electric pickup truck hit by its largest recall everThousands of EVs are going back to the dealership for repairs. by Henry Cesari
TrendsThe Rivian R1S is one of the fastest SUVs on the planetThe 2025 Rivian R1S Quad Motor is four motors, over 6,800 lbs, and a whole lot of speed. by Erik Sherman
NewsThe first electric pickup truck hit by its largest recall everThousands of EVs are going back to the dealership for repairs. by Henry Cesari Published on February 21, 2025 1:11 pm 2 min read
Hybrids & EVsRivian thinks you’re ready to swap your gas-powered pickup truck for a price-cut R1TNot sure about an electric pickup truck? Rivian thinks a $3,000 incentive might do the trick. by Erik Sherman
Trucks & SUVsThe only large pickup truck with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating is an EVAn electric truck showed up the rest of the large pickup truck category with top safety marks. by Erik Sherman
NewsRivian recall may have owners looking like jerks at a higher crash riskThe Rivian R1T and R1S may have faulty turn signals due to manufacturing issues 'from a supplier.' by Erik Sherman
Hybrids & EVsRivian’s built-in power feature kept crockpot meals coming for man in recoveryWhile his father-in-law was in the hospital, he used his Rivian to power a crockpot in the parking lot. by Kristen Brown
Hybrids & EVsEx-Tesla, REI Co-Op, and Uber staff make up Rivian’s new lightweight vehicle companyAdd in a few from Apple, Google, and Specialized, and you’ve got the Also, Inc. team. by Sarah Kennedy
TrendsRivian opens an ‘open workspace’ in California for people to lounge and workThe company's CEO wanted people to just "work and chill" surrounded by Rivians by Kristen Brown
Hybrids & EVsRivian’s $6.6B loan is now uncertain due to Trump budget cutsRivian wanted to build a factory in Georgia, but things might not go as planned if it loses its $6.6B federal loan. by Allison Barfield
NewsThe first electric pickup truck hit by its largest recall everThousands of EVs are going back to the dealership for repairs. by Henry Cesari
TrendsExclusive Video: Riding in the jump seat of Rivian’s delivery vanYour intrepid writer braved the track in a jump seat so you don't have to by Henry Cesari
Hybrids & EVsTech influencer claims Rivian outshines Tesla, Elon Musk hits unfollowAfter a popular tech YouTuber sold his Tesla in favor for a "better" Rivian, Musk unfollowed them. by Kristen Brown
Hybrids & EVsFlorida Rivian owner calls 911 after smoke pours into the cabin and locks her insideAn EV owner was traumatized after her Rivian SUV locked itself and started pouring smoke into the interior. by Kristen Brown
TrendsAmazon driver ignores hitting a pedestrian to deliver packagesAn Amazon driver continued to deliver packages as normal after striking a pedestrian with the delivery van. by Allison Barfield
NewsRivian is still in trouble as it loses almost $40,000 on each vehicle it sells Rivian is still losing money. by Barnell Anderson
Hybrids & EVsRivian thinks you’re ready to swap your gas-powered pickup truck for a price-cut R1TNot sure about an electric pickup truck? Rivian thinks a $3,000 incentive might do the trick. by Erik Sherman
Trucks & SUVsThe only large pickup truck with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating is an EVAn electric truck showed up the rest of the large pickup truck category with top safety marks. by Erik Sherman
TrendsThe Rivian R1S is one of the fastest SUVs on the planetThe 2025 Rivian R1S Quad Motor is four motors, over 6,800 lbs, and a whole lot of speed. by Erik Sherman
Hybrids & EVsStellantis managed to steal the head of Rivian manufacturing Stellantis recruited the head of Rivian manufacturing to help build better electric vehicles. Will sales improve? by Allison Barfield
NewsWant Keys for Your $70k Rivian? They’ll Cost ExtraCurrent Rivian owners are being charged extra for features they once enjoyed for free. by Henry Cesari
NewsVW Guarantees a Future for Rivian–and EVs–With $5B InvestmentThis will be the watershed moment when an EV future became possible. by Henry Cesari
Hybrids & EVsRivan Targets Toyota and Jeep Drivers With $5,000 DiscountsRivian R1T discounts attempt to lure customers away from Jeep, Toyota, and Ford. Is an extra $5,000 enough to make people switch? by Allison Barfield
Hybrids & EVsThe Difference Between Rivian and Tesla Brand Loyalty Is InsaneRivian vehicles make people happier than Tesla models. See why Rivian has a higher rate of brand loyalty despite Tesla being more popular. by Allison Barfield
TrendsLove for Rivian Vehicles May Not Be Enough to Sustain the AutomakerRivian has a great deal of buzz from buyers. However, the company is losing money. by Barnell Anderson