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Gardner Nichols Shaves 30 Seconds Off Pikes Peak Time in 2025 Rivian R1T
Colorado native Gardner Nichols returned to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for his second attempt, clocking an unofficial time of 10:53.883 in his 2025 Rivian R1T. This marks a significant improvement over his 2023 debut time of 11:23.983, shaving off 30 seconds. The Rivian R1T’s performance, with its instant torque, regenerative braking, and low center of gravity, continues to showcase the potential of electric vehicles in competitive motorsports. Nichols’ progress reflects both his personal growth and Rivian’s advancements in…
Rivian Leasing Is Now Available In Hawaii
Live in the beautiful State of Hawaii and want to lease a Rivian R1T or R1S? Great news, starting today you can! Rivian is now offering leasing for residents of Hawaii but since the State of Hawaii is comprised of various islands, Rivian wants to make sure you understand the following information regarding having your vehicle serviced. Check out the R1 Shop for ready-to-deliver vehicles!
ABRP Launches Native Integration with Rivian Vehicles for Real-Time Data
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) has been hard at work to integrate natively with Rivian vehicles ever since before Rivian purchased the parent company in June 2023. A few months ago, ABRP reached out to me and asked if I would like to beta test their new native Rivian integration which would pull live data from my Rivian R1T into the app and help populate real-time driving data, take into account the weather and traffic, and more. A few months later,…
Rivian Friends and Family Discount Returns on 2023 or 2024 R1T
Exciting news for Rivian enthusiasts! The Rivian Friends and Family Discount is back, offering substantial savings on the 2023 and 2024 R1T electric trucks with the Large battery pack. This limited-time offer provides a fantastic $6,000 discount, making it an excellent opportunity to own or lease one of these cutting-edge vehicles. Here are the details you need to know: Discount Details How It Works Rivian employees are allocated ten discount codes each to share with friends and family. To sweeten…
Rivian Introduces Driver Assist Discount for Insurance Policyholders
Rivian has introduced a new discount program designed to reward safe driving practices. The “Driver Assist Discount” is a unique incentive that offers savings on insurance renewals for Rivian owners who frequently use the Highway Assist feature. How It Works The more a Rivian driver utilizes Highway Assist, the greater the discount they will receive at their next insurance renewal. This program is designed to encourage using Rivian’s advanced driver assistance technologies, promoting safer driving habits on the road. Availability…
