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Both pieces highlight favorable developments: a new voice‑activated AI assistant enhancing Rivian’s vehicle experience and a rebound in U.S. EV sales where Rivian is cited as a leading performer.
The automaker’s new AI agent lets drivers converse with their EVs to adjust settings, get briefings and more, with safety‑critical controls kept on a separate system.
Following a dip caused by the expiration of federal tax incentives, electric‑vehicle sales in the United States have started to rise again, led by strong performance from Toyota, Rivian and Subaru.
Electric‑vehicle maker Rivian announced a 2 % workforce reduction, cutting roughly 300 jobs as it restructures its service division to pursue profitability after launching its new R2 model.