Rivian's Q1 Delivery Results Prove Sacrifices Have Not Been Made in Vain
3 Apr 2023, 19:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The EV maker posted some encouraging numbers and renewed faith in its production target for 2023. Things are looking good. Here’s precisely why
Why and How the Mercedes-Benz EQG Can Easily Reverse up a Rocky Slope
3 Apr 2023, 13:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The iconic G-Wagen is scheduled to go through a major technological transformation. The looks won’t change but the capabilities will be amplified to the max
Tesla Model S/X Disappointing Deliveries Spell Trouble for Lucid and Other EV Startups
3 Apr 2023, 11:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla posted impressive Q1 2023 results, with the notable exception of the Model S/X deliveries, which should worry EV startups as more price cuts are due
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
Rivian Returning to a Women-Only, No-GPS, 1,600-Mile Off-Road Rally, but With a Twist
30 Mar 2023, 20:49 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The up-and-coming American EV maker decided to prove once again that its vehicles are great for adventuring into the unknown. But it added something extra
Rivian Removes the Camp Kitchen From Its Gear Shop, It's the End
30 Mar 2023, 09:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian permanently discontinued the Camp Kitchen and the R1T Tent package after pausing sales last October to redesign them
With the EV9, Kia Shoves Better Performance Behind a Paywall
29 Mar 2023, 11:29 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The South Korean automaker would like you to pay more to unlock the full capability of the EV’s powertrain. It may seem outrageous, but here’s why it’s not
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
For the Price of This 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, You Can Get Two 2023 Rivian R1Ts
25 Mar 2023, 22:12 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ford said it would crack down on dealers who try to sell overpriced cars. But looking at this F-150 Raptor R, one could say the brand failed spectacularly
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
Here's the First Ever Glittery Rivian R1T, Only Exists in an Unreal Engine Jungle
24 Mar 2023, 10:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Epic Games uses a digital Rivian R1T electric pickup truck to show all the goodies coming with the Unreal Engine 5.2, demo is stunning
This Flexible Electric Film Could Save Your LED Headlights in Winter
24 Mar 2023, 09:42 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Automakers should all decide on a solution that works for customers who live in colder climates. Maybe they will like this idea. It shows a lot of potential
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
Rivian R1T Bricked With No Warning Following a Software Update
20 Mar 2023, 14:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has a phantom drain problem that kills the 12-volt batteries without warning, bricking the trucks and locking out owners
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
Mississippi Sides With Dealerships, Complicating Direct Sales Model
16 Mar 2023, 01:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / We know at least three American automakers will be sad about it, but the new law, unfortunately, affects customers too. Here’s what’s happening
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
Rivian Seeks To End EDV Exclusivity Deal With Amazon Following Lower-Than-Expected Order
13 Mar 2023, 19:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Amazon has placed an order for only 10,000 EDV vans to Rivian, which is at the low end of the contract, and Rivian is now looking for alternatives