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Rivian R1T Headlights Gen 2

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 brand-new matrix LED headlight system. It didn’t get a flashy name or much fanfare at first—but in August 2024, a software update quietly flipped the switch and activated one of the most advanced lighting systems you can get in any U.S. vehicle. Matrix headlights (also called adaptive driving beams or ADBs) are made up of tiny LED segments…

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IONNA Genuine Charging Dispenser

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 into a dimly lit lot in the middle of nowhere at 2AM—IONNA gets it. And they’re out to fix it. After the successful opening of their very first Rechargery in Apex, North Carolina late last year, IONNA has been on a tear. They’re expanding fast, and more importantly, they’re doing it right. Since Apex, they’ve opened new sites in…

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Rivian Autonomy Platform+

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 has stated on both their website and official channels that Platform+ will remain complimentary for Gen 2 vehicles through early 2025. But with April right around the corner, the free ride could be coming to a close very soon. As of now, Rivian Autonomy Platform+ includes: Also on the roadmap is Driving Comfort Assist, which promises to adjust your…

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Rivian R2 Accessories

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 and mount things like bike racks, camp kitchens, or other modular gear. But now, in a strange twist, Rivian appears to have quietly removed all mention of it from the official R2 webpage. First spotted by Chris Hilbert on social media, this change has sparked some head-scratching in the Rivian community. Early press materials and photos clearly showed the…

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