Universal Hands-Free 2.0 Has Three Weeks Left In Q3
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 was promised for the third quarter and the quarter ends September 30 with stop light response, Auto Park, and On-Ramp to Off-Ramp still missing. Point to Point… · Editorial
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Universal Hands-Free 2.0 Has Three Weeks Left In Q3
Universal Hands-Free 2.0 was promised for the third quarter and the quarter ends September 30 with stop light response, Auto Park, and On-Ramp to Off-Ramp still missing. Point to Point is still on the books for end of 2026, but it quietly became a limited rollout with everyone else waiting on 2027.
How Rivian Software Updates Roll Out to Your Vehicle
Rivian rolls software out in waves, not all at once, so a truck that hasn’t gotten the update yet almost certainly hasn’t been skipped. Here’s what actually happens between the release going live and the install prompt showing up on your screen.
Rivian Spinoff ALSO Delays TM-B E-Bike to November
ALSO has pushed the TM-B again. Launch Edition bikes now arrive in waves between now and early November, and regular reservation holders wait until after those clear, which puts them in November through the end of the year. Here is the full timeline of slipped dates and why it matters for anyone who reserved on the strength of the Rivian name.
Video – Everything New in the Rivian R2 2026.31 Update
Rivian pushed 2026.31 to the R2 on the same day as the R1, and since the R2 already runs Rivian OS 2.0,…
Video – Rivian Brings OS 2.0 to the R1 With the 2026.31 Update
Rivian is rolling out 2026.31 to the R1T and R1S, and it finally brings OS 2.0 and the full interface redesign to the R1. Here is what changed, plus my full walkthrough.
Rivian Tire Guide Adds a Help Me Choose Tire Advisor
The Rivian Tire Guide has a new “Help me choose” button. Three questions, and it returns up to three tires that actually fit your R1 or R2, each with a reason and a trade-off. Every pick comes out of the guide’s own catalog, so nothing gets invented.
What Rivian Connect+ Actually Gets You in 2026
The new Weather app in 2026.31 requires Connect+, and mobile live trips is next. Here is what the subscription actually unlocks, what you still get for free, and whether $14.99 a month holds up.
2027 Rivian R1S With Captain’s Chairs Arrives at Service Centers
The first 2027 R1S builds with second row captain’s chairs have started arriving at service centers and spaces as customer deliveries and demo units. Here is a closer look at the pass through, the fold-flush armrest, and the pop-out cup holder now that the configuration can be seen in person.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, August 24 to August 30, 2026
RivianOS 2 lands in the 2026.31 beta with a rebuilt interface, Waze alerts, and Gen 1 R1 included. Claire McDonough is stepping down as CFO, R2 VIN assignments hit the 9400s with a ten day order to VIN turnaround, and the AC compressor in my own R2 failed inside the first month.
R2 VIN Assignments Hit the 9400s as Delivery Gap Closes
R2 VIN assignments have climbed into the 9400s, with one day one reservation holder going from confirmed order to assigned VIN in just ten days. The pace has held near 115 a day since June, and the gap between assignment and handover finally looks like it is closing.