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… · Company News
Rivian Can Officially Sell Direct in Washington State
Rivian R2 Hits 2030 Carbon Goal Four Years Early
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Rivian Has Nothing to Share on Autonomy Right Now
Video – Rivian Brings OS 2.0 to the R1 With the 2026.31 Update
2027 Rivian R1S With Captain’s Chairs Arrives at Service Centers
Rivian Teen Mode and Valet Mode Coming Early 2027
Rivian is working on a Teen Mode that lets parents limit horsepower and off-road modes on specific driver profiles. It’s coming in early 2027 alongside a separate Valet Mode for the R1T, R1S, and R2.
Rivian Point-to-Point “On Track” for Year End, Says Philbin
Rivian’s point-to-point driving starts reaching early adopters at the end of this year, with the full Gen 2 R1 and R2 fleet following next year. James Philbin shared the timeline at the Evercore ADAS Forum today.
Rivian Pet Cam Coming to R2 in October Software Update
Pet Cam is coming to R2 in the next software update this October, adding a live cabin view in the Rivian app. It runs through Pet Comfort Mode, and R1 won’t be getting it.
Rivian Taps Media Agency Known to Market the R2
Rivian has named Known its new media agency of record, with R2 as the focus. Known’s co-founder says the goal is to introduce Rivian to a much broader group of buyers.
Trump Rolls Back CAFE Fuel Economy Standards as Gas Hits $4.47
The Trump administration finalized new CAFE standards that drop the 2031 fleet target to about 34.9 mpg, down from the 50.4 mpg the previous rules called for. It’s another hit to EV adoption, and it lands while gas prices sit more than a dollar higher than a year ago.
Rivian Grounding Some R2s for High Voltage Battery Fastener Inspection [U]
Rivian is calling some R2 owners, telling them to stop driving, and towing their vehicles in for a high voltage circuit fastener inspection. From what I’m hearing, it’s tied to how some battery packs were bolted together at the factory.
1 of 10 Rivian R1S Miami Editions Is Up for Auction on Cars & Bids
One of just 10 R1S Quad Miami Editions has landed on Cars & Bids, and the current bid is $70,500. It’s our first real look at what the market thinks a limited-run Rivian is worth.
Rivian Can Officially Sell Direct in Washington State
Rivian officially has its motor vehicle dealer license in Washington after years of working on it. That means an easier buying experience for anyone in the Pacific Northwest looking to get into a Rivian.
NHTSA Investigates Comma AI Openpilot After Fatal Crashes
NHTSA is investigating Comma AI’s aftermarket driver assistance devices after five crashes involving stopped vehicles left three people dead. Openpilot officially supports the Gen 1 R1S and R1T, so plenty of Rivian owners are running this hardware right now.
Rivian R2 Order Invite Priority and New Color Delivery Times
Rivian updated its R2 order invitation page with delivery timelines for its newest options. Esker Silver is quickest at 6-10 weeks, while Borealis, Forest Green, and the Coastal Cloud interior are at 8-12 weeks.