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… · Software
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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
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Rivian Halloween Mode 2026 Brings Ghostbusters to R1 and R2
Rivian’s Halloween Mode is back starting October 9, and this year it’s a full Ghostbusters collaboration rolling out to every R1 and R2. It’s live through November 2 with new light shows, lock sounds, a scavenger hunt, and a parked arcade game.
Rivian 2026.36 Update Brings Pet Cam to R2 and Remote Pet Mode
Rivian’s 2026.36 update brings Pet Cam to R2 with a live color feed and lock screen snapshots of your pet. Every R1T and R1S also gets remote Pet Mode controls in the Rivian app.
Rivian R2 Removes Backrest Seat Ventilation on Newer VINs [U]
Rivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher are shipping with front seat ventilation in the bottom cushion only, with the backrest fan removed. An R2 technician confirmed the change to me, though Rivian hasn’t responded to my request for comment yet.
Rivian Gets $1B Volkswagen Loan, No Payments Until 2028
Rivian closed its $1 billion loan from Volkswagen today at a 6.03% rate fixed for 10 years, with no payment due until October 2028. The loan is backed only by Rivian’s half of the joint venture, and Volkswagen has now delivered $5.3 billion of the $5.8 billion it committed.
Rivian Teases Ghostbusters Halloween Update for R1 and R2
Rivian just dropped a Ghostbusters teaser on X, and it lines up with Wassym’s promise of an early Halloween update. Here’s what the clip shows and what it could mean for R1 and R2 owners.
2026.36
Rivian’s 2026.36 update for R1 and R2 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. R2 owners also get Rivian Assistant for the first time, along with Pet Cam and a programmable liftgate height.
Rivian Care Coverage Guide for R1 and R2 Owners
Rivian Care is now available in 47 states, and Rivian just added new details on who qualifies and how existing owners get in. Here’s what both plans cover, the state exclusions to watch, and how the invitation process works.