After a String of Failed Software Versions, Rivian Prepares a Massive December Update
29 Nov 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian pushed another feature-packed software update for internal testing as it prepares for a wide release in time for the Holidays
Rivian Owners Can Have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the Cheap in Their Vehicles
28 Nov 2023, 18:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although Rivian refuses to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, third-party solutions have made phone projection possible in a Rivian vehicle
Rivian Software Update 2023.42 Prompts Recall Over Deactivated Defroster/Defogger Controls
28 Nov 2023, 15:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Spoiler alert: all 1,463 recalled vehicles have already been fixed with the over-the-air push of software update 2023.42.02
Rivian's New R1T Leasing Program Includes the EV Tax Credit and the Buyout Option
27 Nov 2023, 21:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It has never been easier to get behind the steering wheel of an R1T. Leasing is the smartest way to ownership, except for paying outright
Rivian OTA Update Pulled as a Possible Fix to Earlier Software Fiasco Brings More Issues
27 Nov 2023, 10:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has reportedly stopped deployment of a software fix for its OTA update fiasco after owners reported more issues plaguing their vehicles
No, Hyundai and Amazon Aren't Killing Car Dealerships
25 Nov 2023, 22:18 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Some people and journalists believed that Hyundai's deal with Amazon would pose a great danger to established dealerships. That's not the case at all
Driving a Rivian R1T Will Become More Affordable From December, but Not for All
22 Nov 2023, 18:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian announced it will launch leasing next week for available R1T configurations in select states, making the electric pickup truck more affordable
Rivian Reshuffles Management, With CEO RJ Scaringe Assuming Top Product Role
21 Nov 2023, 19:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will lead all product departments after a management reshuffle moved Chief Product Officer Nick Kalayjian to a supervisory position
The Gravity Would Have Landed Lucid on Safer Ground, So Why Did They Start With the Air?
21 Nov 2023, 09:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / In part, it seems the company wanted to follow Tesla's steps. On the other hand, it failed to deliver the luxury it promised.
Are Rivian R1 Dual Motor Configurations Better Suited for Off-Road Than Quad Motor?
20 Nov 2023, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Recent off-road tests show that the Rivian R1T Quad Motor struggles to advance when two diagonal wheels lose traction, questioning the efficiency of this system
Gear Guard Gary Proves Rivian Takes Pre-Delivery Factory Testing Seriously
19 Nov 2023, 21:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Most auto companies that respect their work and customers perform many tests to ensure their cars are ready for delivery. Rivian is one of them
This Ford F-150 Lightning Is Trying To Mock the Cybertruck, but It's Missing Something
16 Nov 2023, 22:01 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning. Three electric pickup trucks on the same off-road course. Which one does it best?
What's Working and What's Not After Rivian Botched the 2023.42 Software Update
15 Nov 2023, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian messed up the 2023.42 update, so here's everything you need to know about what's working and what's not on affected vehicles
Rivian 2023.42 Software Update Soft-Bricks EVs, Some Might Need Physical Repairs
14 Nov 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian apologized for the botched 2023.42 software update, which left owners with a non-functional infotainment system that might require physical repairs
Rivian R1T Outshines Tesla Cybertruck on the Hollister Hills Stairs, It's Embarrassing
13 Nov 2023, 10:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Rivian R1T graciously climbs the Hollister Hills stairs that a Tesla Cybertruck almost failed, proving how a pickup truck should perform
Meet Rivian's Nightmare and an Urban Dweller's Dream Pickup Truck: The Telo MT1
10 Nov 2023, 22:22 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / For quite some time, environmentalists complained about the size of new pickup trucks. Telo's vehicle, however, might just be THE compromise
Rivian Ends Complimentary Charging, Here's How Much It Costs To Charge at a RAN Station
9 Nov 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian ended complimentary charging at the Rivian Adventure Network sooner than expected, but the charging fees are more than reasonable
Rivian Is Hiring Autonomous Driving Engineers and Sees Autonomy as a Revenue Stream
8 Nov 2023, 17:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe thinks autonomous software is best suited for an additional revenue stream as the company is hiring AV engineers
Rivian Opens EDV Sales to More Fleet Operators, but It's Not Shy on Pricing
8 Nov 2023, 10:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian announced ending the EDV exclusivity deal with Amazon and offering the electric commercial van to other fleet operators
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update
6 Nov 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian overhauled the Phone as a Key (PaaK) features with massive improvements to proximity locking and unlocking with the upcoming software update 2023.42