First Rivian R2 in Borealis Rolls Off the Line, Orders Soon
RJ posted a video from Normal showing an R2 in Borealis with the Coastal Cloud Signature interior coming off the line. Borealis isn't orderable yet, but Rivian says it opens… · Rivian R2
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First Rivian R2 in Borealis Rolls Off the Line, Orders Soon
RJ posted a video from Normal showing an R2 in Borealis with the Coastal Cloud Signature interior coming off the line. Borealis isn’t orderable yet, but Rivian says it opens later this month.
R2 VIN Assignments Pass 11,000 as Rivian Ramps Up
The highest R2 VIN spotted so far is 11491, according to the Rivian Roamer R2 Tracker. That’s roughly 2,000 higher than the 9400s we saw at the end of August.
Rivian Says Gen 3 Autonomy Hardware Will Cost Less Than Gen 2
Rivian reaffirmed its Q3 second shift, late 2026 point to point autonomy and Q4 exit rate gross profit target at Goldman Communacopia yesterday. New details covered Gen 3 hardware pricing, RAP1 performance and how Rivian filters customer driving data.
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.