# DAILY: BMW i7 Gets Updated, Rivian Starts Building R2 and Smart Bring Back ForTwo  | 23 Apr 2026

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Podcast: [EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ev-news-daily-technology-and-business-of-evs-63030)
Published: 2026-04-23T11:51:30+00:00
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