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 Suspends Production of Amazon Delivery Vans Due to Parts Shortage
Rivian has temporarily halted production of its Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) for Amazon due to a parts shortage, the company announced on…
Rivian Adds Sleek Black Variant to Cargo Crossbar Lineup
Rivian has launched a new “Dark” variant of its Cargo Crossbars for the R1 series, now available in black. The company will…
Rivian Launches $1,400 Travel Kitchen
Earlier this week we reported about the new Rivian Travel Kitchen that was coming and today, Rivian launched this new product in…
Rivian Confirms Large+ Battery Safe for 100% Daily Charging
In a recent confirmation on Reddit, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, verified that the new Large+ battery is indeed a software-locked…
Sarah O’Brien, Rivian’s Chief Communications Officer, Departs on Her Terms
Rivian has announced the departure of Sarah O’Brien, the company’s Chief Communications Officer. According to a statement from Rivian, O’Brien’s decision to…
How to Setup Wi-Fi Tethering For Your Rivian
In this video, I show you how to configure Wi-Fi tethering from your phone hotspot to your Rivian vehicle so you can…
Why Rivian Connect+ Stands Out Among Automotive Subscription Services
There has been some disappointment regarding Rivian’s decision to start charging for certain services and features. However, it’s important to recognize that…
Rivian Hires Former Google Engineer Sangsoo S. as VP of Infotainment Software
Rivian has announced the appointment of Sangsoo S. as Vice President of Infotainment Software, bringing with him over 18 years of experience…
Rivian Software 2024.27 Video Review
We had an early preview of the latest software featuring Connect+, Apple Music, Audible, and Connect+. Check out my video review below…
Rivian R2 Won’t Include Fold-Flat Front Seats – Here’s What to Expect Instead [U]
Update: Rivian has clarified that the R2 will in fact have a powered trunk. Originally shared on Reddit, Brian Gase, the Chief…