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
Leaked Images Reveal Rivian Also E-Bike Ahead of Official Launch
Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, Also, is just weeks away from officially unveiling its first product, but thanks to Electrek, we may already have…
Rivian Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant Creating 7,500 Jobs and Building R2 and R3
Rivian just took a big step forward in Georgia. On September 16, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony at its new manufacturing…
Rivian Commercial Delivery Van Hits Bring a Trailer Auction
A rare chance to snag a Rivian Commercial Delivery Van popped up on Bring a Trailer, where bidding has already reached $33,500…
What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.34
Update 09/17/2025: Digital Key has been removed from the upcoming 2025.34 software update for further testing. Rivian’s 2025.34 software update is currently…
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Rivian’s 2025.34 update brings useful upgrades for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, including Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation that automatically shifts home charging to off-peak hours for cheaper and cleaner energy with savings of 20 percent or more, enhanced audio settings with new custom equalizer slots, and a range of performance refinements for smoother navigation, more accurate range estimates, and better app responsiveness. Gen 2 owners also gain Enhanced Highway Assist with the new Co-Steer feature for adjusting lane position without disengaging, broader availability on urban and suburban highways, and a new Rivian Digital Key that works with Apple, Google, and Samsung devices for seamless access and sharing.
Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates
Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all…
Rivian R2, Europe Expansion, and Autonomy Plans Highlighted by CEO RJ Scaringe
Rivian’s future came into sharper focus this week as CEO RJ Scaringe sat down with Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the…
Rivian’s Also Teases First Micromobility Product Reveal on October 22
Also, Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, just teased that we will “see deeper” on October 22, 2025. No product details yet, but the timing…
Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2
Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September…
$7,500 Rivian EV Lease Credit Ends September 30 With No Guarantees After
Time is running out to grab the $7,500 EV lease credit. On September 30, the program officially ends, and the only way to…