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Rivian Drops the Axe on Hundreds of Employees in a Bid to Cut Costs

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Autoblog News
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Jun 18, 2026
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Summary

Volkswagen-backed Rivian has not been having the best time. After financial setbacks for its upcoming EV, it seems like the company cannot catch a break. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Rivian announced Tuesday that it is laying off hundreds of workers. This equates to less than ...