ZEVcentric Launches Forged 18-Inch Wheels for the Rivian R2
ZEVcentric has released the Aspira Forge AF-10, one of the first 18-inch aftermarket wheels built specifically for the Rivian R2. It is fully forged, weighs 23 lb per wheel, fits… · Accessories
ZEVcentric Launches Forged 18-Inch Wheels for the Rivian R2
ZEVcentric has released the Aspira Forge AF-10, one of the first 18-inch aftermarket wheels built specifically for the Rivian R2. It is fully forged, weighs 23 lb per wheel, fits tires from 255 to 275, and RivianTrackr readers get $100 off a set.

R2 Features the Next-Gen Rivian R1 Needs
After a month with the R2, the newer and cheaper Rivian keeps winning on details the R1 never got right. Mirrors, wheel, vents, audio, and a 4695 pack that makes the R1 battery feel dated.

The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, August 17 to August 23, 2026
RivianOS 2.0 is coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 in the 2026.31 update, with Waze speed camera and police alerts landing in the same OTA. Rivian is also telling some R2 owners to pause DC fast charging, Forest Green orders opened, and my own R2 lost its HVAC.

11 Rivian R2 Accessories You Can Buy Now From EV Sportline
EV Sportline’s R2 catalog now runs eleven products deep, from flow forged wheels and a 1.6-inch bolt-on lift to precut PPF, DIY tint, and a CarPlay screen that leaves no marks. Here’s what’s in it and which pieces are actually worth your money.

Uber CFO Previews Rivian Autonomy+, Buys a Launch Edition R2
Uber CFO Balaji Krishnamurthy says RJ Scaringe gave him a preview of the upcoming version of Rivian Autonomy+, which drove from Sunnyvale to Cupertino and back without issue. He also traded in his car for a Launch Edition R2.

Waze Alerts Coming to Rivian Navigation in 2026.31 Update
Rivian is adding real time Waze alerts to R1 and R2 navigation, starting with speed cameras and police reports in the 2026.31 OTA. It is the same update bringing RivianOS 2.0 to R1, and the screenshot Wassym shared hints at something else worth noticing.

ALSO Closes $150 Million Series D for Autonomous Vehicles
ALSO, the Rivian spinoff behind the TM-B e-bike, closed a $150 million Series D led by Prysm Capital, with the money going toward its autonomous vehicle platform and multiple autonomous form factors at once. TM-B Launch Edition bikes are shipping now, with Performance and Standard deliveries starting this fall.

Rivian Tells Some R2 Owners To Pause DC Fast Charging
Rivian service is contacting select R2 owners to inspect the DC fast charging connector-to-header joint for gap and thermal abnormalities, and is recommending owners hold off on DC fast charging until the inspection is done. Nothing has been filed with NHTSA.

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.









