Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world.
The Downshift recaps news in a few short sentences, fit with links for the deeper story. Here’s the bulletin for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a probe into Rivian regarding left rear toe links in the R1S SUV and R1T pickup. The automaker had recalled nearly 20,000 vehicles earlier this year for toe links that had been improperly reassembled in service; since then, two owners have reported the joint separating while driving, causing loss of control. NHTSA’s investigation will assess the part’s durability as well as Rivian’s protocols for repair. [Reuters]
In other Rivian news, the company plans to deliver the first batch of R2 SUVs to buyers on June …
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Author: Adam Ismail
