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
What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.26
Rivian’s 2025.26 update is beginning early testing and looks to be a well-rounded release with a mix of performance upgrades, tech improvements,…
2025.26
Rivian’s latest update boosts steering in Sport and Off-Road modes, improves Driver Assistance on Gen 2, and delivers smoother Navigation, Alexa with YouTube, and climate control tweaks. Fixes include Apple Music logins, Gear Guard video, and trip efficiency readings. Battery conditioning is more available at low charge, plus a new option to restart the vehicle from Settings.
Rivian Warns Gen 2 R1 Owners of 12V Battery Issue That Can Leave Vehicles Stranded
Rivian is contacting select R1 Gen 2 owners to address a 12V battery problem that could leave their vehicle completely inoperable. Friend…
Why Rivian’s Future Is All About Software
Rivian isn’t just building trucks and SUVs anymore, it’s quietly becoming the software company behind the next wave of EVs. While the…
Rivian Q2 2025 Highlights: Quad Launch, R2 Factory Expansion, and AI Push
Rivian’s Q2 2025 shareholder letter paints a picture of a company leaning hard into the future. Despite a dip in production, Rivian…
Rivian’s New Marketing Campaign Pulls At Heartstrings
I didn’t expect to be hit in the feels this morning but Rivian released a new marketing campaign ad that did just…
Rivian Challenges Ohio’s Direct Sales Ban in Federal Court
According to The Verge, Rivian has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Ohio, challenging its ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales.…
Rivian’s Q2 2025 Earnings Call Is Tomorrow. Here’s What to Watch
Rivian is set to report Q2 2025 earnings tomorrow at 2PM Pacific, and there’s a lot riding on this one. Between shifting…
Video – Rivian Talks to Nature. Hummer Screams at It
I borrowed my dad’s Hummer EV and took it for a spin after daily driving my Rivian R1T… and wow, this thing…
August 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives
Rivian just launched its August offers, and there are some solid ways to save if you’re looking to lease or buy an…