Rivian Announces Autonomy Early Access Program, Point to Point Arrives in December
Rivian's new invite-only Autonomy Early Access Program brings Point to Point to select Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida this December. Here's who qualifies and what… · Autonomy
Rivian Announces Autonomy Early Access Program, Point to Point Arrives in December
Rivian’s new invite-only Autonomy Early Access Program brings Point to Point to select Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida this December. Here’s who qualifies and what participants are signing up for.

Former Tesla and Ford EV Chief Doug Field Is Now Running Rivian’s Robotics Spinoff
Doug Field, the engineer behind Tesla’s Model 3 and Ford’s EV business, is now president of Rivian’s robotics spinoff Mind Robotics. He joins a company that’s raised over $1 billion in under a year without showing a product.

Rivian Hires Tesla’s Cybercab Assembly Lead to Run R2 General Assembly
Rivian has hired Jody Kerns, who led Cybercab general assembly at Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas, as Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal. It’s a timely hire as Rivian pushes the R2 ramp into its second shift.

Rivian Software Update 2026.41 Will Block Camera Data Near Saved Locations
Rivian’s 2026.41 update will stop Gen 2 R1 and R2 vehicles from collecting outside camera images near the places you’ve saved in Navigation. It replaces the three-minute timer Rivian uses today.

Rivian Expands Redwood Partnership to Recycle Old Packs and Factory Scrap
Redwood Materials will now recycle Rivian’s production scrap and end-of-life battery packs, on top of the energy storage it’s already building at the Normal plant. Packs pulled at Rivian service centers will either get a second life as stationary storage or get broken down for their materials.

The R2 Has Made Me Fall in Love With My R1T Again
A guest contributor and longtime R1T owner shares how spending time with the Rivian R2 reminded them why they fell for their truck in the first place. It’s a fun look at how Rivian’s smaller SUV can make you appreciate the one already sitting in your driveway.

Rivian’s AWD and Long-Range Vans Are EPA Certified and Headed to Amazon
Rivian’s new AWD and long-range Electric Delivery Vans were EPA certified on September 17. Amazon has told drivers to expect them later this year.

Tesla vs Rivian Halloween Mode 2026: Which Goes Deeper?
Tesla rolled out its first Halloween mode this month, and it’s a solid start with a ghost avatar, spooky sounds and a new light show. Rivian answered with a Ghostbusters update that goes much deeper, from a scavenger hunt to full Ecto-R1 builds in its stores.

Every Rivian Ghostbusters Easter Egg in Halloween Mode (Video)
Video Review Who you gonna call? Every Ghostbusters Easter Egg in Rivian’s Halloween Mode Jose CastilloOctober 9, 2026Video Rivian’s 2026.36 update brings…

Rivian Hands-Free Keeps Disengaging? Check Your Sunglasses
If Universal Hands-Free keeps asking for your attention on sunny drives, your sunglasses might be blocking the driver monitoring camera. Rivian told me the best fix right now is trying a different pair.









