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Rivian Owners Will Soon Get Apple CarKey, But How Does It Stack Up?

It looks like Rivian is finally flipping the switch on Apple CarKey support. MacRumors spotted the feature in Apple’s configuration files, confirming that Rivian’s integration is now live on Apple’s end. While Rivian hasn’t officially enabled it yet on their side, the rollout is coming very soon according to a Rivian spokesperson. Rivian actually promised this more than a year ago when they launched their second-generation R1T and R1S and Apple even highlighted it at their WWDC 2025 event earlier…

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20" Rivian All-Season Wheel

Rivian Plans Full Expansion of Referral Points, Starting With Wheels and Tires

Rivian confirmed to us today that referral point owners can now use their points toward wheel and tire sets, spare tires, and even the wireless charger. This is a big shift because until now, those items were excluded from the referral rewards program. Rivian also told us that the ultimate goal is to allow points to be applied toward all products and services in the future, which would make the program far more useful. The Rivian referral program has been…

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Rivian Confirms Red Canyon Paint Returning in 2026

A few weeks ago we reported that both Limestone and Red Canyon were discontinued for the 2026 model year, with only a small number of vehicles built in those colors. Rivian has since clarified that Red Canyon will in fact return for 2026. Limestone still appears to be dropped from the lineup, but the return of Red Canyon shows Rivian is keeping one of its most distinctive colors available for new buyers.

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Rivian R2 Silver Prototype

Rivian R2 Could Be the EV That Changes the Game

The excitement around Rivian’s upcoming R2 is real, and honestly, it feels deserved. This isn’t just another EV, it’s Rivian finally stepping into the mainstream. The R1T and R1S are amazing trucks, but with starting prices well north of $80K, they’ve always been a little out of reach for a lot of people. The R2 changes that. We’re talking about a mid-size SUV starting around $45,000 (hopefully). That’s a massive shift. Suddenly, Rivian isn’t just the cool, outdoorsy brand for…

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Storm Blue Launch Edition Rivian R1T Quad

Rivian Owners Report Highway Assist Issues After 2025.26, Rivian Promises Improvements

Rivian’s 2025.26 update has brought one of the biggest shifts yet in driver assistance tech. As we noted earlier this week, Rivian quietly dropped Mobileye from Highway Assist and fully switched over to their own in-house hardware that has shipped with every Gen 2 vehicle. Read our earlier coverage here. That’s a bold move, but it hasn’t come without growing pains. Many Gen 2 owners, myself included, have noticed that Highway Assist feels rougher than before. Lane centering has definitely taken…

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