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Fastest SUVs in the world 2024
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27 Jun 2024
Volkswagen and Rivian join forces on plan for advanced software-first vehicles![Rivian R3 - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--b7uq5v78--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709840907/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R3%202024-2.jpg)
![Rivian R3 - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--b7uq5v78--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709840907/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R3%202024-2.jpg)
Volkswagen and Rivian join forces on plan for advanced software-first vehicles
Volkswagen Group and US electric vehicle start-up Rivian have announced a joint venture agreement to share technology.
26 Jun 2024
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades![Rivian R1T and R1S 2024](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_G7ak4en--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717793912/autoexpress/2024/06/Rivian%20R1T%20and%20R1S%202024.jpg)
![Rivian R1T and R1S 2024](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--_G7ak4en--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717793912/autoexpress/2024/06/Rivian%20R1T%20and%20R1S%202024.jpg)
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades
Unfortunately, there are still no plans to launch Rivian’s fully electric pick-up truck or seven-seat SUV in the UK
7 Jun 2024
Confirmed: New Rivian R2 electric SUV to hit the UK in 2027![Rivian R2 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MsDENcMU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709906127/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R2%20001_nts006.jpg)
![Rivian R2 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MsDENcMU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709906127/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R2%20001_nts006.jpg)
Confirmed: New Rivian R2 electric SUV to hit the UK in 2027
The mid-size electric SUV sits on an all-new platform and will offer over 340 miles of range
8 Mar 2024
All-new Rivian R3 revealed alongside power-packed tri-motor R3X![Rivian R3 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FQEGt9G4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709840908/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R3%202024-6.jpg)
![Rivian R3 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FQEGt9G4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709840908/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R3%202024-6.jpg)
All-new Rivian R3 revealed alongside power-packed tri-motor R3X
The Rivian R3X performance EV boasts a tri-motor powertrain, just like Tesla Model S Plaid
7 Mar 2024
New Rivian R2 info surfaces as US firm’s third all-electric model gets ready for launch![Rivian R2 teaser - rear](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X6BI1XMx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709655633/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R2%20teaser.jpg)
![Rivian R2 teaser - rear](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X6BI1XMx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1709655633/autoexpress/2024/03/Rivian%20R2%20teaser.jpg)
New Rivian R2 info surfaces as US firm’s third all-electric model gets ready for launch
An online post appears to have leaked some information on the electric SUV ahead of its 7 March unveiling
5 Mar 2024
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report![Polestar](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZI6csLXU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597802438/drivingelectric/2020-07/polestar2_performance_hdf_midnight_023.jpg)
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EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change
8 Feb 2023
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Mercedes and Rivian announce electric van partnership![Mercedes and Rivian logos](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--JBXe1e_p--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1662654536/autoexpress/2022/09/Mercedes%20and%20Rivian.jpg)
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Mercedes and Rivian announce electric van partnership
The move will see EV-maker Rivian and Mercedes co-produce large electric vans
8 Sep 2022
New Rivian R1T 2022 review![Rivian R1T - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NBpaNQ5F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659606172/autoexpress/2022/08/Rivian%20R1T%202022-2.jpg)
![Rivian R1T - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NBpaNQ5F--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659606172/autoexpress/2022/08/Rivian%20R1T%202022-2.jpg)
New Rivian R1T 2022 review
The new all-electric Rivian R1T pick-up truck boasts 754bhp and 1,1120Nm of torque
4 Aug 2022
Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory ![Rivian R1T - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--haeUMGSM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247225/autoexpress/2019/01/2018_11_a.-rivian_r1t_front_view.jpg)
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Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory
The UK government has offered American electric car manufacturer Rivian perks in a bid to secure a £1bn car factory in Somerset
6 Dec 2021
Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van![Rivian Van](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--fUWXTCDs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1602252015/autoexpress/2020/10/Amazon%20EV%20van.jpg)
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Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van
Amazon aims to have 10,000 Rivian made electric delivery vans on the road by 2022
9 Oct 2020
Amazon leads $700 million investment in Rivian![Rivian R1S front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dZs9pzmx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247319/autoexpress/2019/02/2018_11_r1s_2_copy.jpg)
![Rivian R1S front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dZs9pzmx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247319/autoexpress/2019/02/2018_11_r1s_2_copy.jpg)
Amazon leads $700 million investment in Rivian
Sales giant Amazon invest in electric start-up Rivian, which plans to release pick-up and seven-seat SUV by late 2020
15 Feb 2019
Rivian R1S electric SUV launched in LA ![Rivian R1S - LA Motor Show - static front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--49w_Dyi6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184217/autoexpress/2018/11/image-from-ios-5_0.jpg)
![Rivian R1S - LA Motor Show - static front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--49w_Dyi6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184217/autoexpress/2018/11/image-from-ios-5_0.jpg)
Rivian R1S electric SUV launched in LA
New American electric car brand Rivian has revealed the R1S, a 7-seat SUV with around 750bhp.
28 Nov 2018
New Rivian R1T to rival Tesla electric pick-up ![Rivian R1T - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HsG_dD2w--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247116/autoexpress/2018/11/r1t-media-002-1.jpg)
![Rivian R1T - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HsG_dD2w--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247116/autoexpress/2018/11/r1t-media-002-1.jpg)
New Rivian R1T to rival Tesla electric pick-up
Electric car start-up Rivian plans to sell its new R1T electric pick-up truck in the UK
28 Nov 2018