Park City operates as a public figure in recent headlines: environmental, safety, and business spheres intersecting with tech and crime stories. The current news cycle features Rivian’s R2 push into mainstream EV autonomy, a major avalanche toll in Europe with cross-border emergency response, and the high-profile murder conviction of Kouri Richins in Utah, signaling ongoing legal and safety concerns in the region.
Rivian has announced the 2027 R2 as a more affordable, capable EV SUV lineup. The vehicle will start at $59,485 for the Launch Package with up to 345 miles of range, and a $46,485 Standard version with 350 hp and ~275 miles will follow in 2027. Dual-motor and Premium variants arrive later this year or in 2027, and Autonomy Plus is being added to the driving stack with plans for future point-to-point driving.