RivianOS 2.0 Coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 With 2026.31 Update
RivianOS 2.0 is coming to the R1T and R1S with the 2026.31 OTA update, and both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles are included. Wassym Bensaid confirmed the rollout on… · Software
RivianOS 2.0 Coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 With 2026.31 Update
RivianOS 2.0 is coming to the R1T and R1S with the 2026.31 OTA update, and both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles are included. Wassym Bensaid confirmed the rollout on X after we reported an employee image of a Gen 1 R1T already running the new software.

New Rivian iKamper Rooftop Tent Fits R2 and R1S
Rivian and iKamper have introduced the Skycamp 4.0 DLX, adding a three-person Trio size sized for the R1S and R2. Pricing starts at $4,800 for the Duo and $5,050 for the Trio.

R2 Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Orders Now Open
R2 buyers are beginning to order Forest Green paint and the Coastal Cloud Signature interior, with owners reporting successful orders and delivery estimates of eight to twelve weeks. Borealis remains on track for September.

Rivian R2 Drive Modes Explained, All Eight and What They Do
The R2 comes with up to eight drive modes, and how many you get depends entirely on your trim. Rivian also gave me the specifics on what Conserve actually changes on this platform, which works nothing like it does on the R1. Here is every mode, what it does, and which trims get it.

The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, August 10 to August 16, 2026
The 2027 R1T and R1S arrive with captain’s chairs, Esker Silver, and R2 style trim names, ordering open the same day. A front turn signal recall expands to 3,829 more vehicles, point to point gets a 2027 target, and Adventure Network places third at JD Power.

Rivian Confirms Point to Point This Year, All Owners in 2027
Point to point assisted driving starts a limited rollout later this year, and Rivian is aiming for a broad customer rollout in 2027. Here is what the company said, and what it still has not said.

Rivian Adventure Network Ranks Third in JD Power 2026 Study
Rivian’s Adventure Network placed third in JD Power’s 2026 public charging study, behind IONNA and Mercedes-Benz, in a year where automaker-backed networks pulled ahead by nailing the basics. Here’s how the scores landed, plus my own take after charging all three on the R1 and R2.
Captain’s chairs, Esker Silver, and a reshuffled lineup for the 2027 R1
Rivian has introduced the 2027 R1T and R1S. The R1S gets second row captain’s chairs for the first time, Esker Silver replaces LA Silver, and the trim names move from Dual, Tri, and Quad to Premium, Performance, and Quad to match R2. Here is what changed and what everything costs.

Rivian Recalls 2025 and 2026 R1S and R1T Turn Signals
Rivian has expanded its front turn signal recall to cover an additional 3,829 R1S and R1T vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The campaign is listed as NHTSA 26V-508 and Rivian FSAM-1833, with the remedy already available.

Which Rivian Is Best for Your Dog? R2 vs R1S Pet Mode Test (Video)
Pet Comfort mode tested the way people use it, on a cabin that was already cold. Both cars sat in 95 degree midday sun for 45 minutes with thermometers in the first row, second row, and cargo area.









