The Latest Breaking News from RJ Scaringe

Rivian's Robot Startup Hires Veteran EV Exec Doug Field

Rivian's robotics side project, Mind Robotics, just hired longtime EV exec Doug Field, from Ford and Tesla, as president to help build manufacturing robots.

InsideEVs · Oct 14

You Won't Be Able To Buy A Rivian R2 With Lidar This Year After All

A Rivian executive revealed that it still plans to launch its new RAP1 autonomy computer and lidar-equipped sensor suite in 2026—but for employee cars first.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

Rivian R3 Will Be Priced 'Materially Lower' Than R2, CEO Says

With the R3 and R4, Rivian will continue to drop the entry price for its lineup, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said.

InsideEVs · Sep 21

Rivian Has A Bold Plan For You To Skip The Repair Shop

Rivian says 80% of EV repairs could eventually be handled by its mobile fleet, reducing the need for visits to physical service centers.

InsideEVs · Jun 22

The Rivian R2 Is Finally Here. The CEO Just Shared When To Expect More Models

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared details about what's next for Rivian, including a loose timeline on R3 and more.

InsideEVs · Jun 12

'Fairly Lazy Explanation’: Rivian's CEO Doesn’t Think Americans Are Anti-EV

Just two models make up around 50% of EV sales in the U.S. To RJ Scaringe, that's 'not a reflection of a healthy or well-served market.'

InsideEVs · Jun 9

Rivian boss says Level 4 autonomous driving is 'much closer than people think', but Tesla is struggling to convince its own employees that the technology is reliable

Rivian's boss hypes up the company's self-driving systems, while Tesla's own employees claim the tech isn't ready

TechRadar · Jun 3

Rivian Is Already Planning More Versions Of The R2

Rivian hasn’t even started delivering the R2, yet CEO RJ Scaringe is already thinking about what comes next. The automaker is already considering other R2 variants, like a performance-oriented R2X and a pickup.  

Motor1 · May 7

Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is considering partnering with a Chinese company.

InsideEVs · May 6

America's Auto CEOs Saw Record Pay In 2025. These Were The Top Earners

Modern CEOs make staggering amounts of money. The head honchos at some of the world’s biggest tech and entertainment companies rake in compensation packages worth tens—or even hundreds—of millions of dollars annually.

Motor1 · Apr 29