champx / cuts Vol. 1 · June 2026 Edition
Event detail · 4 September 2025

Rivian cut
140 roles.

"previously laid off around 140 workers in its manufacturing division in June."

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Rivian has laid off 140 employees globally, marking its second workforce reduction this year. While the company cites a previous layoff in June as the reason for this decision, the timing suggests that the cuts may be related to broader strategic adjustments ahead of the upcoming launch of their R2 SUV, rather than solely a continuation of earlier layoffs.

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