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… · Rivian
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce Transformative Joint Venture
In a bold move poised to reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Rivian and Volkswagen Group have unveiled a groundbreaking joint venture.…

Rivian Introduces Leasing In Connecticut and Rhode Island
Rivian has added 2 additional states to its leasing program including Connecticut and Rhode Island. These 2 states join Hawaii which was…

Rivian Launches New 2025 R1 Quad Page Highlighting Features!
Rivian has launched a new Quad page on its website highlighting all the incredible features and abilities of the upcoming 2025 Rivian…

VIDEO: Roadtrip from Orlando to Asheville Roundtrip In My R1T
In this 44-minute adventure, join me on a roundtrip road trip from Florida to North Carolina with some beautiful scenic footage from…

Gardner Nichols Shaves 30 Seconds Off Pikes Peak Time in 2025 Rivian R1T
Colorado native Gardner Nichols returned to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for his second attempt, clocking an unofficial time of 10:53.883…

Rivian Leasing Is Now Available In Hawaii
Live in the beautiful State of Hawaii and want to lease a Rivian R1T or R1S? Great news, starting today you can!…

ABRP Launches Native Integration with Rivian Vehicles for Real-Time Data
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) has been hard at work to integrate natively with Rivian vehicles ever since before Rivian purchased the parent…

Rivian Friends and Family Discount Returns on 2023 or 2024 R1T
Exciting news for Rivian enthusiasts! The Rivian Friends and Family Discount is back, offering substantial savings on the 2023 and 2024 R1T…

Rivian Introduces Driver Assist Discount for Insurance Policyholders
Rivian has introduced a new discount program designed to reward safe driving practices. The “Driver Assist Discount” is a unique incentive that…

Hot Temps Derate Tesla Superchargers for Rivian, Ford EVs
My buddy Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios reported that he had been experiencing issues with Tesla Superchargers derating (reducing output…









