# How A Hyundai Lawsuit Was Responsible For The Rivian Brand's Name - SlashGear

> How A Hyundai Lawsuit Was Responsible For The Rivian Brand's Name After making waves with the launch of the R1T and R1S, Rivian is now in the process of rolling out its mass-market offering, the R2.

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- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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