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WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Rivian Aims for Mainstream Success with New R2 SUV, Competes with Tesla

Rivian has recently started selling its new R2 SUV, which features a lower price point than its previous models. The company is aiming to achieve the same mainstream sales success that Tesla experienced with its Model Y as it advances its autonomous driving technology.

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Rivian recently began selling the R2, a new SUV with a lower price tag than its previous models.
Anthony Benci
It's seeking the same level of mainstream sales success Tesla had with its Model Y as it builds up its autonomous driving technology.
Anthony Benci
Heard on WSJ Tech News Briefing — “TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Will Issue at Least $25 Billion in New Bonds, published Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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