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 Owners Can Now Use Comma.ai, But at Their Own Risk
Comma.ai just made things a lot more interesting for Rivian owners by adding support for the R1T and R1S with their open-source…
Rivian Trade-In Policy Forces Full Equity Toward New Lease
If you’re thinking about leasing a Rivian and trading in your current vehicle, there’s something you need to be aware of—especially if…
Rivian Stock Drops After Wall Street Downgrades
We don’t usually cover stock news, but this one felt worth talking about. Rivian’s stock took a hit Monday after back-to-back downgrades…
Why Rivian Is Keeping R2 Reservation Numbers a Secret
Rivian hasn’t shared an update on R2 reservation numbers since July 2024, when Rivian VP of Manufacturing Tim Fallon said they had…
Rivian Shares R2 Updates: Cost Optimization, Winter Testing, and Factory Expansion
Rivian shared big updates on the R2 in yesterday’s Q4 2024 webinar. The team is focused on cost control and production efficiency. They…
Rivian Recalls Some 2025 R1T and R1S Models for Headlight Issue
Rivian just issued a recall for some 2025 R1T and R1S models because of a headlight issue that could mess with visibility…
Rivian to Launch Hands-Free Highway ADAS in the Coming Weeks for Gen 2 R1 Vehicles
Rivian is finally bringing hands-free highway driving to its R1 lineup. During the Q4 2024 Shareholder Webinar, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that…
Rivian Reports First-Ever Quarterly Gross Profit in Q4 2024, Signals Stagnant Growth for 2025
Rivian just dropped its Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter, and for the first time ever, the company reported a quarterly gross profit—$170 million…
Rivian Hikes Charging Prices by Up to 68% at Adventure Network Sites
Rivian owners are waking up to some hefty price hikes at Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) chargers across the U.S. The company has…
Rivian Introduces Gen 3 Powered Tonneau Cover for R1T
Rivian just dropped a new third-generation powered tonneau cover for the R1T (remember when I called it in September of last year),…