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
Photo Dump: ALSO’s Launch Event in Oakland, California
My buddy Mark made it out to the ALSO event in Oakland, California today and captured a ton of great shots from…
Amazon Partners with ALSO for Thousands of TM-Q Cargo Quads Launching in 2026
ALSO just landed a major partnership with Amazon to deliver thousands of its new TM-Q pedal-assist cargo quads. Designed for dense cities,…
Rivian’s ALSO Brand Debuts TM-B Electric Bike With 100-Mile Range
Rivian’s new e-mobility brand ALSO just dropped its first two products, and the spotlight clearly belongs to the TM-B, a premium electric…
Rivian Lease Prices Drop Despite End of Federal EV Credit
A lot of folks are still recovering from the shock of the federal EV lease credit disappearing. For months, buyers were planning…
Review – Rivian 2025.38 Update Brings Climate Hold, IONNA Support, and Big Charging Upgrades
Rivian’s rolling out software update 2025.38, and it’s packed with useful quality-of-life upgrades that make daily driving just a little smoother. I…
Rivian Trades Movie Magic for Swamp Vibes in This Year’s Halloween Car Costume
Rivian’s Halloween mode is back, and this year’s Car Costume takes things to a whole new level. Inspired by Bayou Country, the latest chapter in…
Rivian Commons Grand Opening in Atlanta Brings Community Celebration October 25
On Saturday, October 25, from 10am to 4pm, Rivian will be hosting the grand opening of Rivian Commons, a brand-new community space located…
What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2025.38
Rivian is testing its next big software release, version 2025.38, which will roll out to R1T and R1S owners (Gen 1 and Gen…
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This update adds Plug & Charge support for Electrify America and IONNA chargers, new climate features like Climate Hold and Auto Cabin Ventilation, and improvements to the app launcher and camping mode. Gen 2 owners will also see better tap-to-unlock performance. It’s a solid quality-of-life update focused on everyday usability and comfort.
Rivian to Showcase AI-Driven Driving Tech at December Autonomy Day
Back in September, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference to talk about…