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
RV Tech Eyes Major Palo Alto Expansion as Hiring Ramps Up
According to the San Francisco Business Times, the two automakers’ tech-focused company, RV Tech, is hunting for a new headquarters in Palo Alto.…
Rivian Delays Kick Turn and RAD Tuner Features Until End of Year
Rivian’s Kick Turn and RAD Tuner features are still missing in action. When the 2026 R1T and R1S launched back in June,…
The Emergency Stuff No One Talks About But Every Rivian Owner Should Know
Let’s be honest, this isn’t something any of us want to think about. Emergencies aren’t fun to talk about, but they’re incredibly important to…
Rivian Hosts Halloween Mode Celebration in Times Square and Brooklyn
Rivian is taking over Times Square this October with a Halloween-themed event celebrating its latest software release. On Tuesday, October 21, Rivian…
Rivian Adds IONNA and Electrify America Plug & Charge Support in 2025.38 Update
Rivian just dropped a solid charging update in their upcoming 2025.38 software release, and it’s a big one for anyone road tripping…
Rivian Developing Service Menu to Let Owners Handle Repairs Like 12V Battery Replacements
Zack from JerryRigEverything called out Rivian this week after learning it costs $775 to replace the two 12-volt batteries in his R1T, and Rivian wouldn’t even…
Rivian 21” Wheel Owners Now Have 5 Tire Options, Including the First All-Terrain
For the longest time, Rivian owners running the 21″ Aero wheels were stuck with a single tire: the pricey Pirelli Scorpion Verde…
Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistant
Rivian is reportedly gearing up to roll out a brand-new AI-powered in-vehicle assistant, and this time it’s coming from Google. Sources say…
CNBC Visits Rivian’s Design Studio to See How the Brand Shaped Its Signature Style
CNBC recently got a behind-the-scenes look inside Rivian’s Design Studio in Irvine, California, where Chief Design Officer Jeff Hammoud and his team…
RJ Scaringe Defends Rivian’s Decision to Skip CarPlay
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined The Verge’s Decoder podcast this week, and once again, the question came up that so many owners keep asking:…