Why Your Quad-Motor Rivian Officially Has 872 HP
1 Apr 2023, 20:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Is your brand-new Rivian more powerful than the manufacturer let us believe? It is and it isn’t. Let’s dive in and find out what’s up with the extra 37 hp
No More Freebies! Using Rivian's Charging Network Will Soon Cost You
28 Mar 2023, 09:41 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / As one of America’s most promising automotive startups, Rivian intends to become profitable. It can’t reach this goal by not charging you for electricity
Rivian Says the 12V Center Console Socket Is Gone, Retrofitting One Is Impossible
25 Mar 2023, 21:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The up-and-coming EV maker is on a quest to ramp up production and some questionable decisions are being made. Here’s what’s changing
Rivian Skimps on Meridian Elevation Audio System, Owners Are Up in Arms
22 Mar 2023, 19:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian ditched Meridian as the supplier of its HiFi audio system in R1S and R1T and began producing the Elevation audio system in-house
Rivian Releases App and Software OTA Update, Explains What Bricked Some of Its EVs
22 Mar 2023, 06:10 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Irvine-based automaker gave its customer a nice surprise this evening through these useful updates and the explanation that puts a major worry to rest
I Know It’s Too Soon, But Can I Already Like the Kia EV9 More Than Rivian’s R1S?
18 Mar 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The first exterior and interior images of the Kia EV9 were revealed earlier this week, and it sure seems they do not mind if we mistake it for the Concept EV9
Rivian Issues Second Airbag-Related Recall in Two Weeks, 30 R1S SUVs Affected
17 Mar 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian issued another airbag-related recall, this time for the side curtain airbag improperly secured in 30 R1S SUVs built for the 2022-2023 model years
Rivian R1S Got Stuck in the Snow, and Towing It out Bricked the SUV
16 Mar 2023, 09:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One Rivian owner claims that towing his R1S from the snow where it had gotten stuck resulted in the SUV getting bricked and a $4,000 bill from Rivian service
Rivian Chief Engineer Leaves, Goes Back to McLaren
13 Mar 2023, 20:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian might be ramping up production, but it looks like it’s going to deal with a brain drain soon enough. Here’s what’s happening
Signed Rivian's Binding Buyer's Agreement? You May Get the Full, Unrestricted $7,500
9 Mar 2023, 08:47 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The young automaker confirmed via email that customers who signed the document last year don't have to worry about current provisions
Rivian Confirms That R1S With Dual-Motor and Max Pack Deliveries Start This Fall
6 Mar 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Irvine-based automaker is not losing any extra time. The brand’s all-electric SUV with all-wheel drive and an impressive projected range is coming
Rivian Recalls 12,716 Vehicles Over Safety Issue Stemming From ALR Sensor
1 Mar 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / R1T trucks and R1S utilities produced between September 10th and 15th last year may feature ALR sensors, resulting in potentially improper airbag deployment
Here's Why Only One 2023 Rivian R1S Arrived in Germany
25 Feb 2023, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian has earned quite a fine reputation among people interested in battery-electric vehicles. It’s so good that Europeans want them too
Vermont Comedy Show Charges Rivian Owners a Premium if They Want To Attend
18 Feb 2023, 20:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Driving a Rivian is a privilege for many Americans for two reasons. Let’s discuss them and find out why the owners are asked to chip in more in this case
Rivian Blames Configurator Issues for Max Pack Preorder Delays, People Don't Buy It
17 Feb 2023, 12:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has sent letters to Max Pack reservation holders telling them that a website error has delayed information about their delivery window
Rivian Pulls Software Update That Offered Improved Range and New Features
9 Feb 2023, 19:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has rolled out and then pulled the 2023.02.03 software update that promised to increase R1T and R1S range and add new convenience features
Will Rivian Get a Pass for Putting 100 HP Behind a Paywall?
5 Feb 2023, 20:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The startup made a couple of interesting changes last year. One of them introduced the Enhanced Dual Motor. Can it be deemed as controversial? Let's take a look
Rivian R1S Drag Races Lamborghini Urus and Shelby F-150 Super Snake, Doesn't Disappoint
2 Feb 2023, 16:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Once again, the near-instant torque of an electric vehicle makes a world of difference over internal combustion. The rolling race, however, was pretty close
Rivian Reduces Delivery Times for Some Customers, Is Hiring and Has Big Plans for 2023
30 Jan 2023, 21:18 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Irvine-based EV maker is ready to push on no matter what. Here’s what it plans to do and how you can help the brand grow
Rivian Restarts "In the Wild" Events, First One Takes Place in California
28 Jan 2023, 21:27 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The aspiring EV maker wants to show off its R1T and R1S to many more people, even though it has trouble keeping up with demand