Honeywell Aerospace Sues Rivian and Lucid Over Patent Infringement
Honeywell Aerospace has sued Rivian over seven patents it says cover tech like sensor fusion, hazard detection, and autonomous navigation. Lucid got hit with its own lawsuit the same day,… · Company News
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 CFO Claire McDonough Is Stepping Down, Derek Mulvey Takes Over as Interim
Waze Alerts Coming to Rivian Navigation in 2026.31 Update
R2 Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Orders Now Open
Which Rivian Is Best for Your Dog? R2 vs R1S Pet Mode Test (Video)
Rivian R2 Towing Guide, Max Tow Tested at 4,400 Pounds
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
ALSO Confirms First TM-B Launch Edition Bikes Ship in June 2026
ALSO sent reservation holders an update confirming the first TM-B Launch Edition bikes are still on track for late spring, with the very first units shipping at the end of June and the next status email landing in May.
First Video of the Rivian R2 Rear Wiper in Action
The first video of the production R2’s rear wiper is here, and it works exactly like you’d hope it would. Whether that hidden pocket holds up against snow, mud, and trail debris is the real test, and that one is still ahead.
Rivian Hires Jenny Lewis as New VP of Marketing and eCommerce
Rivian has filled its top marketing seat. Jenny Lewis, formerly CMO at The Knot Worldwide, is joining as VP, Head of Marketing and eCommerce, ending the stretch where RJ Scaringe had been holding the role in an interim capacity since October 2025. The hire lands right as Rivian heads into its biggest marketing push yet with R2 first drives, the Block Party tour, and a wider brand expansion all on deck.
The Rivian R2 Options You Can’t Get at Launch
R2 is launching as a Performance Launch Edition only, and a chunk of what got shown at SXSW isn’t available at launch. Some configurations are coming later in 2026, others slip into 2027, and a few combos like Borealis on the single motor Standard aren’t ever going to exist.
Rivian Gear Shop Spring Savings 2026 Discounts on Accessories and Apparel Through May 3
Rivian’s Gear Shop Spring Savings event runs from April 23 through May 3, with discounts on a good mix of accessories and apparel that apply automatically at checkout and stack with Reward points.
Why the 20″ All-Terrain Is the Best Wheel Pick for Your Rivian R2
If you’re configuring a Launch Edition Performance R2, the 20″ All-Terrain wheel upgrade is the smarter long term pick. The 21″ All-Season runs a tire size nobody else makes yet, and R1 owners already know how that story goes. The range tradeoff is smaller than you might think.
R2 Production Has Officially Started, With First Customer Deliveries Coming This Spring
R2 production is officially rolling at the Normal plant and customer deliveries are coming later this spring. CFO Claire McDonough confirmed the news in a Reuters interview this morning, along with some pretty wild cost numbers on what R2 is actually going to cost Rivian to build compared to the R1.
RJ Scaringe Is the Most Underrated CEO in Automotive
The gap between what RJ Scaringe has actually shipped in the last eighteen months and how anyone is talking about him feels wider than it should be. Here’s the case for why he might be the most underrated CEO in automotive right now.
Rivian Confirms EF-1 Tornado Hit Normal Plant, Operations Resuming This Week
Rivian has now put out an official statement confirming that an EF-1 tornado touched down at the Normal Plant Friday night, damaging Building 2 which houses R2 assembly. No injuries, and the company expects to resume operations in that building this week. Operations elsewhere on the campus continue as normal.
Rivian’s 2026.07 Software Update Delivers a Major DC Fast Charging Improvement
Rivian’s 2026.07 software update quietly improved DC fast charging in a way owners can actually feel. I pulled my 2025 R1T Tri-Motor Max into an IONNA Rechargery in Orlando today and watched it hold above 200 kW from 14% all the way into the low 50s, going from 14 to 70% in 25 minutes flat. Rivian has since confirmed thermal adjustments were made, with more on the way.