The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
Rivian R2 Could Change Rivian’s Sales Trajectory Overnight
Rivian’s R2 has not even launched yet, but there is a very real chance it could outsell the R1 lineup faster than…
RJ Scaringe to Headline ACT Expo 2026 as Rivian Pushes Fleet Electrification
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will headline ACT Expo 2026, putting Rivian’s growing commercial and fleet ambitions squarely in the spotlight at North…
Understanding Vehicle Autonomy Levels and What Rivian Is Really Building
Autonomy is one of the most overused words in the auto industry. Brands throw it around like it is a single feature…
Rivian Hosts Apple Car Key Interoperability Testing at CCC Plugfest
Apple, Rivian, and several major automakers are spending the week in Silicon Valley testing the future of digital vehicle access. The Car…
Rivian Appoints Greg Revelle as Chief Customer Officer Ahead of R2 Launch
Rivian has appointed Greg Revelle as its new Chief Customer Officer, effective today. In this role, Revelle will oversee the entire customer…
Video – Understanding Rivian’s Energy Monitor App
I recorded a quick walkthrough of the Energy Monitor app on the Rivian R1 after seeing a great discussion on the r/Rivian…
Rivian Issues Recall for R1S and R1T After Service Related Suspension Risk
Rivian has issued a new recall that affects a limited number of R1 vehicles, and it is one owners should be aware…
2025.46
Rivian’s 2025.46 update delivers solid improvements for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, with Gen 2 seeing the biggest gains. Gen 2 adds Universal Hands-Free driving on supported roads, new autonomy drive styles, enhanced autonomy visuals, and easier speed control from the steering wheel. Both generations get a customizable driver display, navigation refinements, charging reliability fixes, better Digital Key performance, and several cold weather and stability improvements. Quad-Motor vehicles also receive Kick Turn and RAD Tuner updates, further boosting off-road capability. Overall, this is a well rounded update focused on usability, autonomy, and real world reliability.
A Simple Rivian Lease Calculator That Actually Explains the Numbers
Travis Ketchum put together a really slick lease calculator that takes a lot of the mystery out of leasing a Rivian. Instead…
MotorTrend Names Rivian App Best Automaker App Again in 2026 Best Tech Awards
MotorTrend just named the Rivian mobile app the Best Automaker App in its 2026 Best Tech Awards, and yes, this is the…