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
Rivian Delivers 8,640 Vehicles in Q1 2025, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
Rivian shared its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers, and everything’s on track. The company built 14,611 vehicles and delivered 8,640 between…

RJ Scaringe to Speak at Bloomberg Tech in San Francisco
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will be a keynote speaker at Bloomberg Tech, a major event happening June 4–5 in San Francisco. Hosted…

Rivian’s New April Lease Offer Gives You $10,500 to Trade In Any Vehicle
Rivian just rolled out a new leasing incentive for April, and it’s a solid follow-up to last month’s wildly popular All-Electric Upgrade…

Rivian Expands Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales to Idaho and Missouri
Rivian just expanded its online pre-owned vehicle shop to include Idaho and Missouri, giving more customers a chance to snag a used…

How Rivian’s Adaptive Headlights Improve Night Driving
When Rivian launched the second-generation R1T and R1S in mid-2024, one of the most under-the-radar upgrades was sitting right up front: a…

What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.10
The 2025.10 update is still in internal testing but should start rolling out in the coming weeks. It’s not a flashy release,…

2025.10
Rivian’s 2025.10 update is on the way, bringing small but meaningful improvements across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles. From smarter turn signals and smoother rides to upgraded Gear Guard and better music integration, this release focuses on refining the overall experience.

IONNA Is Setting the New Standard for EV Charging in America
If you’ve ever wrestled with a clunky charging app, wondered if a charger will be working when you get there, or pulled…

Rivian Autonomy Platform+ Won’t Be Free Much Longer
We’re nearing the end of “early 2025,” which means the days of getting Rivian Autonomy Platform+ for free may be numbered. Rivian…

Rivian Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site
One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power…






