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
May 2025 Rivian Deals, Rebates, and EV Trade-In Discounts
Rivian has a few updated lease and trade-in offers for May that are worth knowing if you’re thinking about ordering an R1T…
What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.14
The 2025.14 update is still in internal testing but should begin rolling out in the coming weeks. It’s a refinement-heavy release with…
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Rivian just rolled out a new software update for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, bringing a mix of fun and functional improvements. One standout is the new Spotify DJ feature, an AI-powered guide that curates music just for you and even offers commentary on the tracks and artists—available under Media > Spotify > DJ. On the driver-assist side, Rivian has improved how your vehicle gets real-time updates about road construction and speed limits, helping features like Highway Assist perform more smoothly. There are also a handful of quality-of-life upgrades, like your driver profile now saving navigation and display preferences, recent Apple Music and Spotify searches sticking around across profiles, and a slew of bug fixes—from Alexa volume issues to faster infotainment app loading. Just make sure your vehicle’s connected to Wi-Fi to get the latest data automatically.
How Rivian Uses Databricks to Power Smarter EVs and a Better Driver Experience
Rivian isn’t just building electric trucks and SUVs—it’s building a data-driven future for the entire EV industry. With over 100,000 Rivian vehicles…
Video – How to Calibrate Your Rivian HVAC Vents
If your Rivian’s HVAC vents don’t seem to be pointing where they should, a quick calibration can fix it. In this video,…
Rivian’s Service Struggles Are Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve
Let’s be real: Rivian’s service situation has been rough. As more R1Ts and R1Ss hit the road, service centers got slammed —…
Rivian R1S Gets Police-Ready Thanks to EV Sportline’s New Patrol EV Upfit
Many people might not know this, but Rivian has been quietly building out an official Rivian Upfit Program — partnering with select companies to…
Rivian Makes It Easier to Apply Trade-In Value When Shopping for an R1T or R1S
Earlier this year, Rivian made a big improvement to the R1 Shop experience by showing a much clearer breakdown of taxes and…
Hands-On with Rivian App v3: What’s New and What’s Next
Rivian just released version 3 of their mobile app, and it’s a big upgrade. The whole design feels cleaner and easier to…
Rivian Adds Gen 2 Wireless Charger and Camp Speaker to Gear Shop
Rivian just dropped two new accessories in the Gear Shop, and both are aimed at rounding out the experience for Gen 1…