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Rivian Named Most Satisfying Car Brand in Latest J.D. Power Study
Rivian has been named the most satisfying brand in J.D. Power’s latest APEAL study, surpassing Porsche and Tesla. This study measures owner satisfaction, which has rebounded after two years of decline. Rivian’s high rating reflects the company’s success in aligning its vehicles with customer desires, such as improved interior storage and higher-quality materials. The study highlights increased satisfaction with non-Tesla EVs, emphasizing Rivian’s strong performance in the market. You can read the whole J.D. Power APEAL study by going here.

Latest Rivian Space in San Diego Opens July 26
Get excited SoCal because the latest Rivian Space is opening right in the heart of San Diego. Rivian’s latest Space will be opening up on July 26th and will be located at: Rivian San Diego925 Waterfront PlaceSuite 189San Diego, CA 92101 Rivan Spaces is a great place for potential owners to come to experience the Rivian lineup, explore all the great options and accessories plus take an R1T or R1S for a spin during a demo drive. Learn more and…

Rivian LFP Battery 0-100% Testing Improved Over Software Update
My friends at Out of Spec Studios recently tested the new Gen 2 Rivian R1S with the Standard Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, better known as LFP. This is the first available Rivian vehicle to offer an LFP battery for the general consumer. Rivian has been utilizing LFP batteries on its Rivian Delivery Vans for some time now. Below are some highlights from the Out of Spec video: Rivian has stated that more improvements are coming to the LFP batteries in…

RJ Scaringe Confirms R3X Coming To Market Before R3
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed to Nilay Patel on the Decoder podcast that Rivian will be launching the Rivian R3X before the R3. RJ stated that after the Rivian R2 is launched, they’ll be allowing some time to get that stable before launching R3. No date or timeframe was given for any R3/R3X launch. Source: The Verge

Rivian CEO Discusses Apple CarPlay In New Interview
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe was recently on the Decoder Podcast hosted by Nilay Patel where RJ talked about a multitude of things but one of the biggest topics was the discussion of why Rivian lacks Apple CarPlay, a feature many Rivian owners are hopeful for. RJ explained that Rivian focuses on creating a pure product experience and when using a product like Apple CarPlay, the experience may not be as user-friendly as one may think. Need to open the front…