1. Rivian's founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, is temporarily taking on the role of Chief Marketing Officer as the company searches for a permanent replacement.

2. As part of a restructuring ahead of the launch of the R2 SUV next year, Rivian is laying off over 600 employees due to financial adjustments necessitated by changes in the operating environment, including the loss of federal EV tax credits and increased tariffs.

3. In an effort to streamline operations, Rivian is reorganizing its customer experience, integrating vehicle operations with the service division and merging delivery and mobile operations into the sales division, aiming for a more seamless purchase and delivery process.