Rivian rolled out Universal Hands-Free software for Gen-2 R1 vehicles across 3.5M miles of roads, requiring supervision and not handling lights/turns.

Tesla stock rally wobbles due to a California regulatory threat over Autopilot marketing, amid focus on robotaxi progress and mixed Wall Street forecasts up to $600 target.[3]

Tesla has not announced new EV deliveries, battery technology breakthroughs, or major autonomous driving updates in the past 24 hours; attention remains on the upcoming Robotaxi and Cybertruck ramp-up.

Tesla has begun rolling out FSD v13.2 in a limited beta, with improved urban driving performance and reduced disengagement rates, according to early user reports.

Rivian has announced a new 'R2' platform and a smaller, more affordable R2 SUV, with production expected to start in late 2026 at its Georgia factory.

Tesla has announced a new 800V architecture for its next-generation EVs, promising faster charging and improved efficiency, with the first vehicle expected in late 2026.

Rivian has begun pilot production of its R2 SUV at its Normal, Illinois plant, with customer deliveries expected to start in mid-2026.

Tesla announced a new 4680 battery cell production ramp at its Texas Gigafactory, claiming a 20% improvement in energy density and lower cost per kWh.

Rivian revealed plans for a new $5B EV and battery plant in the southeastern US, supported by federal incentives, to scale production of its next-generation R2 platform.

Tesla has unveiled the Cybertruck, its highly anticipated electric pickup truck, with deliveries set to begin in early 2026.