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Rivian Automotive began making electric trucks, SUVs and commercial delivery vans in Normal in 2021, but the journey began years earlier. Follow collected coverage here.
Business Special Report Top Story Spotlight Topical Rivian CEO: New model, to be made in Normal, key to profitability BREANA NOBLE The Detroit News Oct 7, 2025
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the company’s new R2 model, to be manufactured in Normal, is “key” to the company’s profitability.
Business Top Story Spotlight Rivian boosts deliveries in third quarter but narrows outlook for the year Allison Petty Oct 4, 2025
Rivian’s deliveries climbed last quarter, but the EV maker narrowed its full-year target while production expansion continues in Normal.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Pritzker announces first company to operate in Rivian ‘supplier park’ Drew Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025
French automotive supplier OPmobility will be the first company to open a location in Rivian’s new supplier park.
Business Top Story Spotlight Topical Rivian celebrates moving forward on $5 billion Georgia factory CALEB GROVES The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 15, 2025
Rivian is set to break ground this week on its future $5 billion factory site in Georgia, where the company is eventually expected to employ 7,500 people.
Business Top Story Spotlight Delayed Rivian factory project moves ahead in Georgia ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Updated Aug 17, 2025
After a previously announced pause, Rivian is moving ahead with its $5 billion Georgia plant, starting with two events next month to celebrate the start of construction.
Business Top Story Spotlight Topical Rivian, hit by tariffs and EV industry headwinds, reaffirms Georgia plans ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Aug 10, 2025
Rivian is feeling the effect of tariffs, policy shifts and supply chain issues. Still, the company says its Georgia factory and new R2 SUV remain on track.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Michigan auto seating manufacturer to establish Normal facility, supply to Rivian Brenden Moore Jul 21, 2025
Plymouth, Michigan-based Adient will receive a $4 million incentive package through the state’s Reimagining Energy and Vehicles program. The state anticipates this project will create 75 full-time jobs.
Business Breaking Topical Rivian to employ 500 at new East Coast headquarters in Altanta ZACHARY HANSEN Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jul 17, 2025
Rivian plans to establish an East Coast headquarters in Atlanta with plans to hire hundreds of employees as it prepares to break ground on its Georgia factory next year.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Rivian confirms manufacturing layoffs ahead of R2 launch Mateusz Janik Jun 27, 2025
Rivian Automotive has laid off roughly 150 salaried manufacturing workers to “improve operational efficiency” ahead of the scheduled launch of the company’s newest model next year, the company confirmed.
Business Top Story Topical Bracing for tariff-driven costs, Rivian lowers 2025 production forecast Zachary Hansen The Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 7, 2025
Rivian executives adjusted their expectations for 2025 because of the fast-changing tariff environment, advising Wall Street that the automaker will likely deliver fewer vehicles this year.
Business Top Story Breaking Rivian building site to host its suppliers in Normal Brenden Moore Updated May 5, 2025
Supported by state incentives, Rivian Automotive will invest nearly $120 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot site to host suppliers that produce the parts for its vehicles, officials announced Monday.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Is Rivian going big on AI? A new board member suggests ambitious plans CHLOE AIELLO Inc. Apr 26, 2025
Rivian has added a high-profile new executive to its board: Aidan Gomez, cofounder and CEO of generative AI company Cohere.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Rivian CEO: Automakers wait to see how ‘dust settles’ on tariffs J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 2, 2025
Rivian CEO: “How ultimately the tariff structure sets out and lays out is going to have a big impact on some of the decisions we make over the next year.”
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian spins out startup focused on small, lightweight electric vehicles QUEENIE WONG Los Angeles Times Mar 31, 2025
Rivian, known for the large electric trucks it manufactures in Normal, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles with the launch of a new startup called Also Inc.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian reports first quarterly profit, despite producing fewer vehicles Mateusz Janik Feb 21, 2025
Rivian Automotive reported a gross profit for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2024, a milestone for the company even as it produced fewer vehicles.
Business Top Story Breaking Topical Federal loan for Rivian earns approval days before Biden leaves office Zachary Hansen, Drew Kann, J. Scott Trubey The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy has reportedly given final approval to Rivian for a loan expected to be worth $6 billion to support its stalled Georgia factory.
Government-politics Alert Top Story Topical Pritzker: Illinois ‘fighting like heck’ to support Rivian, Stellantis amid EV uncertainty Brenden Moore Jan 7, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker says the state is “fighting like heck” to support electric automakers Rivian and Stellantis amid potential threats to federal financial aid they’ve been promised.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Why automakers like Rivian seek partnerships to reduce costs, advance tech faster KALEA HALL The Detroit News Dec 28, 2024
In the increasingly competitive automotive market, automakers like Rivian and Volkswagen have realized pairing up is not only beneficial, but necessary.
Business Topical As Trump looks to cut electric vehicle aid, Illinois is charging forward Dec 21, 2024
SPRINGFIELD — When Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act in 2021, the incentive-bearing legislation sign…
Business Alert Top Story Topical UAW reaches secret deal with Rivian to make unionizing easier Josh Eidelson Bloomberg News Dec 19, 2024
If the UAW eventually prevails in a unionization vote at Rivian, the company would be required to collectively bargain over issues such as pay and working conditions.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Auto review: To the moon in the Rivian R1S EV family rocket ship HENRY PAYNE The Detroit News Dec 9, 2024
What’s it like to drive a Rivian R1S? Check out this detailed review.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian ranked last for reliability in Consumer Reports survey, while EVs improve overall TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer ALLISON PETTY Dec 6, 2024
Rivian ranked last for reliability in Consumer Reports’ latest survey, creating a puzzling juxtaposition with its status as No. 1 for owner satisfaction in a survey earlier this year.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick The plan for EV maker Rivian to emerge from its ‘awkward teenage years’ QUEENIE WONG AND LAURENCE DARMIENTO Los Angeles Times Dec 1, 2024
Rivian CEO and founder R.J. Scaringe recently described the company as being in its “awkward teenage years.” Here’s his plan to get out of them.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Vivek Ramaswamy pans Rivian’s expected $6B federal loan for Georgia factory Caleb Groves The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 30, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the Biden administration’s nearly $6 billion federal loan expected for Rivian’s electric vehicle manufacturing plant, labeling it as a “political shot” at Tesla boss Elon Musk.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused JEFF AMY Associated Press Nov 26, 2024
ATLANTA, Ga. — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivi…
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian and Volkswagen finalize joint venture worth up to $5.8B ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 14, 2024
Electric vehicle startup Rivian and German automobile giant Volkswagen have finalized their joint venture. Here’s a deeper look at the new partnership.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian sees revenue decline amid soft demand and part shortage ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 8, 2024
Rivian reduced its losses in the third quarter but also reported a sharp decline in revenue amid a supply chain disruption and softer demand.
Politics Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian to start construction on logistics facilities near Normal plant Mateusz Janik Oct 21, 2024
Construction for new parts and component distribution facilities for Rivian Automotive’s ongoing expansion in Normal will start this fall.
Politics Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian moves forward with new logistic facilities near Normal plant Mateusz Janik Oct 9, 2024
The electric vehicle maker’s proposed $200 million development includes two 1.2 million-square-feet buildings for shipping parts.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian misstep triggered parts shortage hobbling its EV output ED LUDLOW AND KIEL PORTER Bloomberg News Oct 9, 2024
Why did Rivian slash its production target last week? The answer may lie in a miscommunication earlier this year between the company and one of its suppliers.
Business Featured Rivian pauses some production and lowers 2024 target, citing part shortage Mateusz Janik Oct 4, 2024
Rivian Automotive has halted work on its commercial delivery vans and lowered its production goal for the year after work was disrupted by a parts shortage, the company confirmed Friday.
Development Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian’s early expansion plans get Normal council’s OK Mateusz Janik Sep 17, 2024
The Normal Town Council has approved plans to subdivide a 381-acre plot of land across the street from Rivian Automotive’s plant for future development it is calling “NN2 WH.”
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian plans showroom expansion in Texas BRIAN WOMACK The Dallas Morning News Sep 14, 2024
Rivian Automotive is investing in the Dallas market with plans for its first showroom in the city — adding another site in Tesla’s backyard.
Politics Top Story Rivian moves toward potential expansion across the street from Normal plant Mateusz Janik Sep 6, 2024
As Rivian Automotive expands its Normal plant to accommodate production of its newest model, the electric automaker is also laying the groundwork for possible growth across the street.
Local News Top Story Breaking Investigation into Rivian vehicle fire continues PANTAGRAPH STAFF Aug 25, 2024
Rivian Automotive is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged vehicles in a parking lot at its campus in Normal. The plant itself was unaffected, a spokesperson said.
Politics Top Story Editor’s Pick Normal green-lights construction for major Rivian expansion Mateusz Janik Aug 19, 2024
The Normal Town Council approved a 1.3 million-square-foot expansion plan for Rivian Automotive’s plant, and construction is expected to begin soon.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Citing part shortage, Rivian pauses production of electric delivery vans Allison Petty Aug 16, 2024
Rivian Automotive has stopped making its electric delivery vans for Amazon and other commercial customers because of a part shortage, the company confirmed Friday.
Government-politics Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Despite continued losses, Rivian’s second quarter could redefine its future ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Aug 10, 2024
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe called the second quarter a “defining” period for the company, which debuted a second generation of its flagship model and celebrated a new partnership with Volkswagen.
Politics Top Story Editor’s Pick Massive Rivian expansion plan advances to Normal Town Council Mateusz Janik Aug 8, 2024
The Normal Planning Commission endorsed an amended site plan for a Rivian plant expansion exceeding 1.3 million square feet and signaling workforce expansion.
Development Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian deal with Volkswagen raises prospects for Georgia plant J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jun 29, 2024
The news of Rivian’s joint venture with Volkswagen Group has sparked some hope in Georgia that the electric automaker may resume work on its $5 billion factory there.
Business Top Story Breaking Topical Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion in Rivian as part of deal to share technology Updated Jun 25, 2024
This is a developing story that will be updated.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian announces next set of company-wide layoffs Mateusz Janik Jun 14, 2024
Rivian Automotive announced another round of layoffs Thursday that will affect a small number of its salaried workforce in Normal, two months after laying off 1% of the same workforce.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian launches second generation of its flagship EV models ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jun 6, 2024
Rivian has unveiled the first major revamp of its two flagship vehicle models. Details:
Business Top Story Breaking Topical Rivian receives $827M state incentive package to expand operations in Normal Mateusz Janik May 2, 2024
Rivian Automotive received an $827 million incentive package Thursday from the state that will allow the company to expand operations at its plant in Normal.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Georgia demands Rivian secure, maintain factory site J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 22, 2024
While Rivian has paused construction on its $5 billion Georgia factory, the company assured state officials that it is working to secure and maintain the site.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Rivian announces another round of company-wide layoffs Mateusz Janik Apr 18, 2024
A company spokesperson said the layoffs will not affect hourly manufacturing workers at the Normal facility, which employs more than 8,000 people.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical What it’s like to deliver packages in Rivian’s Amazon EV van HENRY PAYNE The Detroit News Apr 14, 2024
What’s it like to drive one of the Amazon electric delivery vans being manufactured by Rivian in Normal? Here’s a look.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian hosts R2 open house in Normal, its new production home ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Apr 8, 2024
The company received more than 68,000 preorders for the $45,000 R2 within 24 hours of its online debut.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian fans swarm new models in uptown Normal Allison Petty Apr 6, 2024
Rivian’s newest models — the R2, R3 and R3X — generated plenty of excitement when they were unveiled last month. In Normal on Saturday, the party continued.
Business Featured Editor’s Pick Topical With Rivian’s pause in Georgia, neighbors near factory site wonder what’s to come KELLY YAMANOUCHI AND ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 2, 2024
When Rivian announced it was pausing its Georgia construction plans, some neighbors let out a sigh of relief, while supporters tried to remain optimistic.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian decision, while heralded in Normal, stings for Georgia ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mar 11, 2024
Though CEO RJ Scaringe said expansion in Georgia remains part of Rivian’s future, the company announced the $5 billion factory, and its thousands of jobs, are on hold.
Business Featured Breaking Rivian unveils R2 SUV, plans to bring production to Normal Mateusz Janik Mar 7, 2024
Rivian Automotive will speed up the timeline for delivery on its next model of electric vehicles, the R2 SUV, by bringing production to Normal.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian moving from 3 shifts to 2 at Normal manufacturing plant Mateusz Janik Mar 6, 2024
Rivian Automotive plans to cut one of three shifts at its plant in Normal, almost two weeks after the company announced plans to lay off 10% its total salaried workforce.
Business Top Story Breaking Topical Rivian to lay off 10% of salaried workers, with some impact to Normal plant Mateusz Janik Feb 22, 2024
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive Inc. plans to lay off part of its salaried workforce amid a quarterly loss and an increasingly competitive electric…
Business Alert Top Story Rivian to soon reveal R2 crossover EV to be built in Georgia J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Feb 5, 2024
Rivian says it will soon reveal the electric vehicle model to be produced in the company’s upcoming $5 billion Georgia factory.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian temporarily storing vehicles at State Farm Corporate South D. Jack Alkire Feb 2, 2024
Due to increased production and a backlog of retrievals, thousands of brand-new Rivian vehicles are being parked at State Farm’s Corporate South headquarters at 2702 Ireland Grove Road in Bloomington.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Georgia state attorney who played key role in business incentives joins Rivian ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 8, 2024
Rivian has added a new high-profile staff member who is also a familiar face from Georgia’s economic development department.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Rivian hit its 2023 production goal. But Wall Street wanted more sales ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 2, 2024
Rivian exceeded its annual production goals, but the number of vehicles the startup delivered to customers in the final quarter of 2023 didn’t meet analysts’ expectations.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian chooses construction firm to build $5B EV factory in Georgia ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec 20, 2023
Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Tuesday it has chosen the construction firm to build its planned $5 billion factory an hour east of Atlanta.
Business Alert Top Story Topical AT&T to buy Rivian EVs as part of electrification program J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec 14, 2023
Electric vehicle startup Rivian has found a new Fortune 500 customer for its delivery vans after ending an exclusivity deal earlier this year with Amazon.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian closes 1,800-acre Georgia land deal for $5B EV factory ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 9, 2023
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe told shareholders he expects the Georgia facility to adopt strategies implemented at the company’s first manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, to more quickly ramp up production.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian raises annual production goal because of manufacturing momentum ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 8, 2023
The company assembled 16,304 plug-in vehicles at its plant in Normal during the three months that ended in September, up about 17% compared to this year’s second quarter.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian confirms 2024 groundbreaking for $5 billion Georgia factory DREW KANN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 20, 2023
The $5 billion factory will produce the company’s forthcoming R2 crossover.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian EV production up again in third quarter, reaffirms annual goal ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 2, 2023
Compared to the same three months last year, Rivian’s production figure was up 121%.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian adds former CEO of Porsche Cars North America to its C-suite ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 2, 2023
Rivian has poached a former Porsche executive to add to its team at a critical juncture for the electric vehicle startup.
State Top Story Editor’s Pick Topical Rivian increases annual production goal after manufacturing boost ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Aug 9, 2023
The company assembled 13,992 battery-powered vehicles during the three months that ended in June, more than triple the number of vehicles it manufactured during last year’s second quarter.
Local Business Alert Featured Rivian to open first Chicago showroom in September ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2023
Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.
Business Alert Top Story Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Rivian incentives case ZACHARY HANSEN Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jul 17, 2023
The Georgia Supreme Court decision is a boon for Rivian, which plans a $5 billion factory east of Atlanta.
Business Top Story Editor’s Pick Rivian EV production surges in second quarter J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jul 9, 2023
Rivian picked up the pace of production and deliveries in the second quarter.
Business Alert Top Story In Georgia, Rivian opponents may have to put up $365K to continue lawsuit ZACHARY HANSEN Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 24, 2023
“Plaintiffs’ ultimate goal in repeatedly filing the same lawsuit appears to be to derail the Rivian Project by bogging it down in time-consuming and costly litigation,” the Georgia judge wrote.
Latest News Top Story Topical Top Rivian official says production ramp-up will spur profits by 2024 ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 13, 2023
Rivian expects to drastically increase production of its flagship electric pickup truck next year, which a top executive said positions the startup to become profitable by the end of 2024.
Business Alert Featured In Georgia, Rivian opponents continue fight against $5 billion plant ZACHARY HANSEN Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 6, 2023
“We’re not planning an alternative,” Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said of the company’s planned Georgia facility. “This must work.”
Local Business Top Story Topical Rivian stands by expected 2023 output despite production slowdown ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 5, 2023
Rivian made 9,395 vehicles at its Normal manufacturing facility during the first three months of 2023. The automaker said its annual production goal (50,000 vehicles) remains unchanged.
Crime Alert Top Story Racial discrimination alleged at Rivian in 2nd lawsuit this week Mateusz Janik Mar 2, 2023
For the second time in a week, a federal lawsuit has been filed alleging racial discrimination at Rivian’s Normal manufacturing operations.
Latest News Top Story Topical Rivian doubles down on $5B Georgia factory despite challenges GREG BLUESTEIN, ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mar 2, 2023
Rivian’s chief executive took to the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, working to forge friendships and reinforce the company’s commitment to Georgia and its future factory.
Crime Alert Top Story Rivian employee alleges racial discrimination in federal lawsuit Mateusz Janik Feb 28, 2023
A McLean County man has filed a federal lawsuit against Rivian Automotive, alleging that he experienced racial discrimination and harassment while working there.
Latest News Alert Top Story Topical Rivian laying off 6% of its workforce as EV manufacturer aims to cut costs ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Feb 1, 2023
Startup electric truck manufacturer Rivian said Wednesday it is laying off 6% of its workforce, including a small number of nonmanufacturing employees at its downstate Normal assembly plant.
Local Business Alert Top Story Rivian production expands but falls short of 2022 goal ZACHARY HANSEN The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 4, 2023
Rivian continually increased assembly throughout last year, yet its total production fell just short of the company’s 25,000-vehicle goal, the company said.
Local Education Alert Featured Heartland College graduates first cohort of Rivian apprentices Connor Wood Dec 20, 2022
Six Rivian employees this month became the first group to graduate from a new apprenticeship program at Heartland Community College.
Business Featured Breaking Rivian signs deal with wind energy company to power Normal plant Kelsey Watznauer Dec 6, 2022
The energy company that’s planning wind farms across Central Illinois has entered an agreement to help power Rivian Automotive’s manufacturing plant in Normal.
Local News Featured Rivian responds to reports of bedbugs at Normal plant Dec 2, 2022
Rivian Automotive is taking action after reports of bedbugs in an area of its Normal manufacturing plant, the company confirmed Friday.
Local News Alert Featured Repairs for Rivian recall underway at Normal facility Mateusz Janik Oct 15, 2022
Following a voluntary mass recall of Rivian vehicles last week, it was smooth sailing for owners getting their vehicles inspected and repaired this week at the Normal pop-up service center.
Latest News Top Story Breaking Topical Rivian issues recall for nearly all of its vehicles over potential steering issue ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Oct 8, 2022
Startup EV truck manufacturer Rivian issued a voluntary recall Friday for nearly all of its vehicles over a potential steering issue related to an insufficiently tightened fastener.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian plant in Georgia threatened by judge’s ruling on incentives ZACHARY HANSEN, J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 30, 2022
The judge chastised county development authorities for not doing due diligence to determine whether Rivian is financially viable.
Crime Featured Breaking Former Normal plant worker sues Rivian over sexual harassment Connor Wood Sep 7, 2022
A former employee at the Rivian plant in Normal has filed a complaint in federal court saying she was sexually harassed at work. Details:
Local Business Top Story Breaking Rivian has nearly 200,000 orders for trucks, vans; has produced 8,000 ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Aug 11, 2022
Rivian has nearly 200,000 orders in hand — and a long way to go to fill them.
Business Top Story Rivian cuts roughly 50 non-manufacturing jobs in Normal Mateusz Janik Jul 30, 2022
“We need to be able to continue to grow and scale without additional financing in this macro environment,” CEO RJ Scaringe told employees.
Latest News Alert Top Story Topical Rivian lays off 6% of workforce, including 50 jobs at EV plant in Normal Robert Channick Chicago Tribune Jul 30, 2022
Startup electric truck manufacturer Rivian has laid off 6% of its total workforce, or about 840 nonmanufacturing employees, including about 50 at its downstate Normal assembly plant.
Latest News Alert Top Story Topical Amazon hits the road in Chicago, other cities with Rivian electric delivery vans ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Jul 21, 2022
The electric delivery vans will launch in more than a dozen cities including Chicago, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix and St. Louis, with “thousands” of the vehicles rolling out to more than 100 cities by the end of the year.
Business Top Story Breaking Report: Rivian layoffs expected Jul 11, 2022
Bloomberg is reporting that Rivian plans to lay off hundreds of workers, focusing on non-manufacturing jobs. A company spokesperson declined to elaborate.
Business Top Story Breaking Rivian proposes wind turbine at Normal plant Kelsey Watznauer Jun 17, 2022
The electric vehicle company announced Friday plans to install a large-scale wind turbine in the north loop of the plant’s test track.
Latest News Alert Top Story Topical Rivian facing competition as Ford’s new EV pickup trickles into Illinois ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Jun 16, 2022
Supply chain issues may continue to roil auto production into next year. But as automakers prioritize the transition to electric vehicles, production may accelerate at EV plants.
Latest News Alert Top Story Topical Rivian recalls 500 EV pickup trucks due to front passenger seat air bag defect ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune May 12, 2022
Rivian issued a voluntary recall this week for 500 of its R1T pickup trucks for a sensor defect that could cause air bags to improperly deploy when a child is in the front passenger seat.
Business Alert Top Story Ford sells 8 million Rivian shares JORDYN GRZELEWSKI The Detroit News May 12, 2022
“We think it’s prudent at this point to monetize a small portion of the investment,” a Ford spokesman said.
Business Featured Breaking Topical Rivian to get $1.5 billion in aid for Georgia plant JEFF AMY Associated Press May 2, 2022
The state of Georgia and local governments will give Rivian $1.5 billion in incentives to built a plant east of Atlanta, according to documents signed Monday.
Business Alert Top Story Topical Deal reached with Rivian for incentives, environmental standards in Georgia J. SCOTT TRUBEY The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 28, 2022
Rivian has promised to create 7,500 jobs in what Georgia officials have called the largest economic development project in the state’s history.
Business Breaking Top Story Rivian plant expanding again in Normal Kelsey Watznauer Apr 21, 2022
Rivian Automotive is expanding its manufacturing plant in west Normal, town officials say.
Business Topical Alert Top Story Georgia Rivian plant blasted by foes at state meeting ASSOCIATED PRESS Apr 20, 2022
Opposition to the Georgia Rivian plant has been heavy from residents who say the plant will spoil their rural quality of life.
Business Topical Top Story Rivian EV plant aims to ramp up production ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Apr 19, 2022
Rivian has orders for more than 83,000 consumer EVs and 100,000 Amazon vans, but it built only 2,553 vehicles during the first quarter.
Business Featured More Rivian vehicles hit the road in McLean County, but supply issues pose challenge Mateusz Janik Apr 18, 2022
Noticing more of Rivian Automotive’s battery-powered trucks on the road in McLean County recently? You’re not alone.
Business Top Story Rivian hires sustainability officer on its way to carbon neutrality Kelsey Watznauer Apr 14, 2022
Rivian Automotive announced Thursday the electric vehicle company has hired its first chief sustainability officer.
Latest News Breaking Topical Top Story Rivian production ramping up slowly in Normal after falling short of last year’s target ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Mar 10, 2022
Startup electric truck manufacturer Rivian announced Thursday it has built 2,425 trucks to date, but the production ramp-up at its Normal plant continues to be stuck in first gear, constrained in large part by supply chain issues.
Business Top Story Topical How Rivian sparked a surprising new divide in Georgia’s gov race Greg Bluestein The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Updated May 6, 2025
The tidy lawns of this east Georgia town are lined with signs protesting the $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant. But the real show of opposition was on display in the main park.
Business Top Story Rivian’s Georgia electric vehicle plant sparks fears among neighbors Andy Peters The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Updated May 6, 2025
Clint Powell’s home in Social Circle, Georgia, sits on a two-acre lot, about 300 yards from the property where electric vehicle maker Rivian p…
Business Top Story Topical Rivian delaying deliveries of truck, SUV with big battery packs THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
Reuters is reporting that Rivian Automotive is delaying the delivery of the electric sport-utility vehicle and pickup lines with big battery packs until 2023.
Crime Top Story Attorney General investigation finds Rivian’s subcontractors failed to pay overtime Kelsey Watznauer Updated May 6, 2025
An investigation into Rivian Automotive revealed a group of employees were not paid overtime for their work constructing the production line in Normal, authorities announced Tuesday.
Latest News Top Story Topical As Rivian struggles to meet early demand, Illinois looks to become manufacturing hub in coming EV revolution ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Updated May 6, 2025
Driven by legislators, automakers and consumer demand, electric vehicles are poised to rule the road over the next decade, and Illinois may be a key manufacturing hub.
Business Top Story Topical Rivian delivers first SUVs from Normal factory THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive on Monday said the company made the first deliveries of its all-electric R1S sport-utility vehicle from the Normal …
Business Featured Top Story Topical Watch now: Rivian to build $5 billion plant in Georgia SIERRA HENRY Updated May 6, 2025
This is a developing story that will be updated.
Business Top Story Rivian R1T pickup named 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year THE PANTAGRAPH Dec 13, 2021
“Rivian has forced both the industry and the market to reassess expectations. The R1T, however, is not just an intellectual exercise; it is at its core a good truck by traditional definitions, too,” MotorTrend wrote.
Business Top Story Topical Ford, Rivian drop plans for electric vehicle BRENDA NOBLE The Detroit News Updated May 6, 2025
It’s the second time the Dearborn automaker and the EV startup have shredded developments plans. Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, the companies in April 2020 said they were no longer collaborating on an EV for Ford’s Lincoln luxury brand.
Local Business Top Story Topical Watch now: Rivian rockets past GM to become 2nd most valuable carmaker ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian’s soaring stock price pulled almost all companies in the EV sector higher Thursday.
Business Top Story Topical Watch now: How does Rivian stack up among EV makers? THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian’s debut on the Nasdaq Wednesday means the company with a massive Normal footprint is entering a new arena of competition.
Business Featured Top Story Watch now: Rivian shatters local economic development expectations Sierra Henry Updated May 6, 2025
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive has made history a second time in nearly two months.
Business Top Story Topical Rivian expected to go public Wednesday Sierra Henry Updated May 6, 2025
The exchange as of Tuesday evening listed 135 million shares with a price of $72 to $74.
Latest News Top Story Read the lawsuit: Former Rivian vice president alleges discrimination THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
Lawyers for Laura Schwab in a 15-page filing in California Superior Court said she was subjected to a “textbook pattern of gender bias that, unfortunately, women who attain senior executive status levels too often continue to experience.”
Editorials Top Story OUR VIEW: Excited by steps ahead for Rivian Pantagraph editorial board Updated May 6, 2025
This is an editorial from The Pantagraph editorial board.
Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian seeks market valuation of $54.6 billion THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian is seeking to trade on the Nasdaq with ticker symbol “RIVN.”
Business Achievements Top Story Watch now: Rivian, Normal’s economic rebound featured on ‘Today Show’ Brendan Denison Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian and the town of Normal are under the national spotlight today.
Business Top Story Rivian plans largest expansion at Normal plant since its acquisition Kelsey Watznauer Updated May 6, 2025
The Normal Planning Commission will consider the proposal Nov. 4, expected to be brought before the Town Council on Nov. 15.
Latest News Topical Alert Top Story Watch now: Illinois state government linked to Rivian plant’s past, future BRENDEN MOORE Oct 13, 2021
The company is in line to receive up to $49.5 million in state tax breaks through the EDGE, or Economic Development for a Growing Economy, program. No incentives have been paid out yet, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity confirmed.
Business Top Story Rivian Automotive files to go public THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
The 371-page filing submitted on Friday also outlines plans for the company’s Normal site.
Business Breaking Topical Top Story Watch now: What’s it like to drive a Rivian? Our reporter found out. Sierra Henry Updated Sep 28, 2021
How I got behind the wheel and went zero to 60 mph in seconds on the test track in Normal.
Business Breaking Top Story Watch now: Rivian debuts R1T with First Mile test-drive event in Normal Sierra Henry Sep 28, 2021 3 min to read
Rivian customers are getting behind the wheel of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s first all-electric pickup truck this week.
Business Alert Top Story Rivian planning $4.6 million service center near Detroit THE PANTAGRAPH Sep 24, 2021
The state of Michigan is awarding a $750,000 grant for the development.
State Topical Top Story Watch now: EV truck startup Rivian launches production in Normal Robert Channick Chicago Tribune Sep 15, 2021
After months of delays, fine-tuning and test runs, Rivian’s first production electric truck rolled off the line and into a customer’s hands Tuesday, launching a new era of automobile manufacturing in Illinois.
Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian makes history at Normal factory Sierra Henry Sep 14, 2021
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe drove the company’s inaugural R1T pickup off the production line for customer delivery.
Business Top Story Watch now: Timing right for Rivian to seek initial public offering Sierra Henry Updated May 6, 2025
The electric vehicle maker filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission an initial public offering.
Business Top Story Fort Worth OKs $440 million in incentives for Rivian Gordon Dickson Fort Worth Star-Telegram Updated May 6, 2025
The deal would make Rivian one of the largest employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Business Top Story Rivian in talks for $5 billion Texas plant: report ED LUDLOW Bloomberg News Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian Automotive Inc. is in talks to invest at least $5 billion to build a factory near Fort Worth, Texas, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg News.
Local Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian vehicle test driven in Normal THE PANTAGRAPH Updated May 6, 2025
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive has released a video of the R1T electric pickup being tested in Normal.
Local Business Top Story 7 facts about Rivian — and what comes next Jeff Collins The Orange County Register Updated May 6, 2025
Despite production delays, some experts are calling Rivian “the Tesla of trucks,” in part because of the huge amount of financial support and technical advice it’s getting from the likes of Amazon, Ford, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity and Cox Automotive.
Business Top Story What Rivian CEO says about new $2.5 billion investment in company Kade Heather Updated May 6, 2025
With the latest investment, the electric vehicle startup company has raised about $10.5 billion since 2019.
Business Breaking Top Story Watch now: Rivian to build 2nd U.S. assembly plant TIMOTHY EGGERT Jul 22, 2021
Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive intends to build a second U.S. assembly plant, the latest sign that the company is gaining legitimacy as an American automaker.
Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian to install charging stations at Tennessee state parks TIMOTHY EGGERT Updated May 6, 2025
Rivian under the deal will pay to design and install the chargers, and cover costs related to upgrading utilities, network access fees, equipment service and charger maintenance for the next 10 years.
Business Top Story Watch now: Eyes on Rivian for fueling Normal growth Sierra Henry Updated May 6, 2025
“We went through a spell of no traffic when Mitsubishi left,” said David Hruska, who lives near the Rivian plant. “Now it’s back to the way it was.”
Business Top Story Rivian delays delivery of electric trucks to September Sierra Henry Jul 16, 2021
A shortage of semiconductors, many of which are made in Asia, has caused widespread ripples in several sectors worldwide.
Business Breaking Top Story Watch now: Rivian delays delivery of special-edition electric truck Sierra Henry Updated Jun 2, 2021
Those lucky enough to snag Rivian Automotive’s special-edition fully electric truck will have to wait a few more weeks to get their hands on it.
Politics Top Story Watch now: Normal council members clash again Sierra Henry Updated May 5, 2021
“I didn’t like the tone of tonight’s meeting, and that concerns me,” Councilwoman Kathleen Lorenz said. “We can’t continue in this discourse.”
Local Education Top Story Heartland gets $7.5 million for training center Lenore Sobota Updated Apr 28, 2021
The Electric Vehicle-Energy Storage Manufacturing Training Academy is seen as a way to boost the economy that goes beyond Rivian Motors.
Local Education Featured Heartland to launch electric vehicle training this fall Lenore Sobota Updated Apr 28, 2021
The “state-of-the-art” electric vehicle training program will start this fall but won’t be fully operational until 2023.
Business Breaking Top Story Rivian closes deal on 380 acres west of Normal Sierra Henry Updated Apr 23, 2021
Rivian this week finalized its purchase of 380 acres of farmland west of its Normal factory where the electric vehicle company hopes to use for future expansion, officials said Friday.
Business Top Story Amazon testing Rivian vehicles in Oklahoma RHETT MORGAN Tulsa World Updated Apr 21, 2021
Amazon has begun testing Rivian-made electric delivery vans in and around Tulsa.
Business Top Story Watch now: Judge allows Tesla lawsuit against Rivian to move forward THE PANTAGRAPH Updated Mar 31, 2021
A California judge has declined Rivian Automotive Inc.’s request to throw out a portion of a lawsuit filed by Tesla Inc, which claims the electric vehicle rival stole trade secrets, allowing the legal action to move forward.
State Featured Watch now: Rivian sued by Illinois auto dealers over direct-to-consumer sales plan Sierra Henry Updated Mar 27, 2021
The lawsuit filed this week in Cook County Court also lists Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White as a plaintiff.
Business Top Story Rivian donates $500,000 to support saliva-based COVID testing in Illinois Sierra Henry Updated Mar 26, 2021
Electric vehicle company Rivian has donated $500,000 to the University of Illinois system to support a saliva-based COVID-19 testing lab at Illinois State University.
Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian seeking 380 acres near Normal plant Sierra Henry Updated Mar 10, 2021
If approved, a zoning and site plan amendment could allow Rivian to develop the land for a maximum 10.6 million-square-foot building, and 1.5 million square feet for logistics and parking.
Business Editor’s Pick Top Story Watch now: Rivian releases video of vehicle test in extreme cold THE PANTAGRAPH Updated Mar 1, 2021
“As for the R1, if it’s plugged in all night, you can hop in and drive with very little compromise to performance at even -40° F,” the company says.
Business Breaking Editor’s Pick Top Story Watch now: GM is going all-electric by 2040. What does that mean for Rivian? SIERRA HENRY Feb 7, 2021
The electric vehicle market is getting more crowded, just as Rivian’s first vehicles are set to roll off the production line in Normal.
Business Editor’s Pick Alert Featured Did you see the Rivian SUV in Bloomington on Friday? Take a look. SIERRA HENRY Updated Feb 6, 2021
Rivian was in downtown Bloomington Friday afternoon to test-run an SUV validation prototype, the first of its kind built at its Normal assembly plant.
Business Top Story Rivian to open Chicago showroom: report SIERRA HENRY Updated Feb 4, 2021
Crain’s Chicago Business is reporting the electric vehicle maker with a production facility in Normal is planning a showroom on the near west side of Chicago.
Business Top Story Rivian pulls in $2.65 billion in 2021 investments Kelsey Watznauer Updated Jan 19, 2021
Rivian Automotive raised $2.65 billion in the company’s first round of 2021 investments, officials announced Monday.
Business Editor’s Pick Top Story 20,000 lights, 1 outlet: Rivian uses Timber Pointe Outdoor Center as ad backdrop THE PANTAGRAPH Dec 26, 2020
The one-minute video demonstrates that a single power outlet on the new electric pickup can power thousands of lights.
Local Business Editor’s Pick Top Story Watch now: Rivian to lease 500,000-square-foot Normal warehouse THE PANTAGRAPH Dec 7, 2020
Rivian will lease 500,000 square feet of warehouse space at North Main Street and Kerrick Road in Normal, it was announced Monday. The electric vehicle maker plans to use the building for inbound logistics and parts receiving.
Business Editor’s Pick Alert Featured Watch now: Rivian full speed ahead at Normal plant in new year Sierra Henry Dec 6, 2020
When Rivian Automotive purchased the former Mitsubishi Motor Corp. assembly plant in west Normal in 2017, bringing an electric vehicle manufacturer to Bloomington-Normal was just a mere concept.
Local Business Top Story Watch now: Rivian to deliver $75,000 electric truck in June, complete with 300-mile range and vegan leather seats ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Updated May 6, 2025
The Normal plant is expected to have about 1,000 workers when production begins.
Business Top Story Watch now: Amazon unveils prototype of Rivian-built electric delivery van to be made in Normal ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Oct 9, 2020
Rivian is developing electric trucks at a converted Mitsubishi plant in Normal. The prototype has an Amazon nameplate on the front grill.
Local Business Top Story After COVID-19 delay, Rivian plans hiring surge for launch of electric truck. But legal battle with Tesla looms. ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Aug 13, 2020
Rivian this week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit as insufficient, speculative and an effort by Tesla to “malign” a competitor and “scare” its own employees who were thinking of jumping ship.
Local Business Top Story Read the court filing: Tesla sues Rivian, says company stole talent, trade secrets Chris Coates Jul 25, 2020
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s expected to bring thousands of employees to its Normal plant over 10 years, is being sued by rival Tesla, which claims the company is stealing trade secrets and talent.
Local News Top Story Rivian plans multiple projects to expand its production facility Sierra Henry Jul 18, 2020
Rivian Automotive is planning multiple projects to expand its future production facility in west Normal by a total of 576,000 square feet.
Local News Top Story Rivian could add 40 jobs by end of year; will locate customer center in Normal PANTAGRAPH STAFF Jun 10, 2020
Rivian will bring another 40 jobs to Normal by the end of the year as it opens its customer engagement center here, the company announced Tuesday.
Business Featured Rivian begins phased reopening of Normal plant with 115-120 workers Lenore Sobota May 29, 2020
Rivian has begun a phased reopening of its plant, soon expecting to have 115 to 120 employees on site, and expects to deliver its first electric vehicle order by 2021.
Local News Featured Rivian declines $1 million grant from town of Normal, wants to ‘alleviate pressure on our home’ during pandemic Sierra Henry May 5, 2020
Rivian Automotive is declining a $1 million grant offered as part of its original agreement with the Town of Normal, citing the importance of community during a time of uncertainty.
Business Editor’s Pick Top Story Loss of Ford project won’t slow work at Rivian in Normal, company says Sierra Henry Apr 29, 2020
Rivian Automotive is pushing forward at its plant in West Normal despite Ford cancelling a joint project to build a Lincoln-branded electric vehicle.
Local Business Top Story Rivian, Ford cancel plans to build Lincoln-branded electric vehicle due to coronavirus ROBERT CHANNICK Chicago Tribune Apr 29, 2020
A joint project between Rivian and Ford to build a Lincoln-branded electric vehicle in Normal has been canceled as the auto industry struggles to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Top Story Rivian, Brandt meet benchmarks for tax abatements Lenore Sobota Apr 23, 2020
Rivian Automotive and Brandt Industries have met employment and investment targets to be eligible to receive tax abatements on their 2019 property taxes, payable in 2020.
Local Business Top Story Rivian delays production launch to 2021 Sierra Henry Apr 6, 2020
Rivian Automotive delayed production to next year amid the coronavirus outbreak , the Chicago Tribune reported Monday afternoon.
Business Editor’s Pick Top Story UPDATED: All employees to be paid as Rivian closes facilities in response to COVID-19 Lenore Sobota Mar 24, 2020 1 min to read
Rivian has shut down all its facilities because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a post on the company’s Facebook page.
Local News Featured Rivian invests $29.4 million in Normal facility Paul Swiech Jan 27, 2020
Rivian Automotive has invested $29.4 million in its future Normal production facility in recent weeks as work progresses to convert the former Mitsubishi Motors North America plant to begin electric vehicle manufacturing.
Investment Breaking Featured Normal’s Rivian announces $1.3B in funding Kevin Barlow Dec 23, 2019
For the fourth time in 2019, Rivian has secured financing for the plant, expected to begin production in 2020. Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe announced an investment round of $1.3 billion.
Local News Top Story Local residents get first look into Rivian vehicles Kevin Barlow Oct 13, 2019
A silver, all-electric R1T pickup truck was one of the vehicles in Uptown Normal Sunday afternoon, brought in by Rivian to show local officials and residents the type of vehicles the plant will be building at its new plant in Normal.
Local News Breaking Featured ‘Adventurous together’: Rivian shows electric trucks in Normal Derek Beigh Oct 13, 2019
NORMAL — Normal showed why it’s “the envy of communities across the country” Sunday.
Local News Breaking Top Story Rivian gets $350M investment from Cox Automotive Derek Beigh Sep 10, 2019
After Ford invested $500 million in the electric car startup that plans to make vehicles at the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, service and logistics business Cox Automotive has stepped up with a $350 million equity investment, Rivian announced.
Local Business Top Story With Amazon investment, Rivian ‘serious competition’ for Tesla, analyst says Derek Beigh Feb 15, 2019
NORMAL — For Normal Mayor Chris Koos, Amazon’s investment in Rivian is another sign that the community was right to bet on the electric car start-up.
Local Business Top Story Rivian unveils new SUV at LA Auto Show PANTAGRAPH STAFF Nov 28, 2018
Rivian Automotive unveiled its new sport utility vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, the second of two electric vehicles the company wil…
Local Business Featured ‘We’re going to have believers now’: Rivian reveals electric pickup Derek Beigh Nov 27, 2018
LOS ANGELES — Mike O’Grady thinks Rivian’s R1T pickup truck will not only turn heads but also change minds.
Business Top Story Rivian CEO: B-N community ‘rooting’ for company to succeed DEREK BEIGH Oct 10, 2018
BLOOMINGTON — Rivian Automotive’s first vehicles to be made in Normal will debut just after Thanksgiving and showcase in the Twin Cities soon after.
Local Business Top Story B-N officials hopeful after Rivian trip Derek Beigh Apr 18, 2018
LIVONIA, Mich. — Twin City officials are more hopeful than ever about electric car startup Rivian after seeing its Michigan facility Monday.
Local Business Top Story Rivian to reveal first vehicles this year Derek Beigh Mar 3, 2018
NORMAL — Twin City residents won’t have to wait much longer to see the vehicles now in development at their local auto plant.
Local Business Top Story Rivian truck coming in 2020; SUV to follow Derek Beigh Dec 13, 2017
NORMAL — Central Illinois residents now know what vehicles they’ll be able to buy from their new hometown automaker — and how soon.
Business Editor’s Pick Featured Rivian to auction plant equipment Derek Beigh Mar 24, 2017
NORMAL — Several months after the former Mitsubishi Motors North America plant was nearly liquidated at auction, the facility’s new owner is p…
Local Business Featured County: Rivian paid $2 million for Mitsubishi site Derek Beigh Jan 13, 2017
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive paid $2 million for the former Mitsubishi Motors North America site in Normal, according to McLean County records.
Local News Breaking Featured Rivian completes purchase of Mitsubishi plant Derek Beigh Jan 6, 2017
NORMAL — The former Mitsubishi plant officially has a new owner.
Local Business Featured Pieces falling into place for Rivian to get tax breaks Derek Beigh Dec 18, 2016
NORMAL — A week after Rivian Automotive revealed it wants to buy the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal and make electric cars there, all the p…
Local Business Breaking Featured Normal OKs Rivian car plant deal Derek Beigh Dec 13, 2016
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive took a big step Monday toward making electric cars at the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal to hit the market in 2019.
Local Business Featured Local taxing bodies prep for changes if Rivian deal approved Julia Evelsizer Dec 10, 2016
NORMAL — With Rivian Automotive showing interest in purchasing the former Mitsubishi auto plant, some of the community’s biggest taxing bodies…
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