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Rivian (RIVN) starts R2 production days after tornado hit factory, deliveries this spring

April 24, 2026
Rivian officially started production of its R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois plant today, marking the most critical milestone in the company’s history. The production launch comes just five days after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the same facility, collapsing a section of the roof in Building 2 — the very area dedicated to R2 operations. A race against time — and weather Rivian had…
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Toyota's 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here's our first look

April 23, 2026
Toyota’s Lexus brand was caught testing a three-row electric SUV for the first time, expected to arrive as a higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV. Is Lexus launching a three-row electric SUV? After revealing the long-awaited Highlander BEV in February, Lexus is now preparing to introduce its three-row electric SUV. The electric Lexus TZ was spotted testing in Europe for the first time ahead…
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The Mercedes C-Class EV delivers S-Class smoothness and 473 miles of range

April 22, 2026
The first all-electric Mercedes C-Class is “as smooth as an S-Class” and can drive over 473 miles on a single charge. It’s also bringing a sleek new style, more power, and a tech-oriented interior with a massive digital screen. Here’s our first look at the new EV. Meet the first Mercedes C-Class EV “The all-new electric C-Class is redefining the mid-size segment for electric…
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Tesla launches 'Robotaxi' in Houston and Dallas with tiny geofences

April 21, 2026
Tesla announced today that its “Robotaxi” service is now rolling out in Dallas and Houston, marking the company’s first expansion beyond Austin and San Francisco. The company shared maps of the two new service areas, which appear to cover small slices of each city. The Houston geofence covers approximately 25 square miles, according to early user analysis of the maps, while the Dallas zone…
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