Newsweek announced the 2026 honorees for its fifth annual World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors awards, recognizing leading innovators and companies transforming the automotive industry. Winners include legacy manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and disruptors such as Slate and Rivian, highlighting advances in electrification, AI, safety, and sustainability. This recognition underscores the ongoing evolution in mobility technology and industry leadership shaping the future of transportation. The full feature is available on Newsweek's platform from May 20, 2026.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe founded Mind Robotics last year, raising over $1 billion to develop humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in manufacturing. The company plans to unveil its first product within a year, with Rivian as a major shareho...
Rivian introduced the R2 SUV, priced significantly lower than its existing models, aiming to boost sales with a base price around $45,000 to $58,000. Despite CEO RJ Scaringe's enthusiasm, investors reacted negatively, causing the stock to fall over 6...
Rivian reported a 20% increase in vehicle deliveries and strong software revenue growth, supported by a Volkswagen partnership and the upcoming R2 model priced around $45,000. Meanwhile, Lucid's luxury EV sales grew but costs remain high, leading to ...
Rivian has begun delivering its new R2 SUVs to customers, marking a key step in its goal to scale mass-market electric vehicles. Priced starting around $58,000, the R2 is a smaller, more affordable model than Rivian's earlier R1, with plans for versi...
Rivian has officially launched its R2 electric SUV, with deliveries starting Tuesday and an entry-level $45,000 model arriving next summer, moved up from late 2027. The R2 aims to shift Rivian from a niche luxury EV maker to a mainstream competitor a...
