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Rivian just issued a recall for some 2025 R1T and R1S models because of a headlight issue that could mess with visibility in cold weather. Basically, some headlights might not turn on at startup due to a supplier’s mistake, which means these vehicles don’t meet federal safety standards for lighting. So far, Rivian hasn’t reported any accidents or injuries from this, but obviously, driving with faulty headlights isn’t ideal—especially in bad weather conditions. If your truck or SUV is affected,…

Rivian is finally bringing hands-free highway driving to its R1 lineup. During the Q4 2024 Shareholder Webinar, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that Rivian’s long-awaited hands-free advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will roll out in the coming weeks for Gen 2 R1 vehicles. Rivian’s current Rivian Autonomy Platform has offered driver assistance features for some time, but it hasn’t included a true hands-free experience—until now. This new system will allow R1T and R1S drivers to take their hands off the wheel on mapped…

Rivian just dropped its Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter, and for the first time ever, the company reported a quarterly gross profit—$170 million to be exact. That’s a huge milestone, especially considering how Rivian has been working to drive down costs and ramp up production. The financials paint a strong picture of Rivian’s momentum. The company saw a massive $729 million improvement in adjusted EBITDA compared to Q4 2023. Revenue for the quarter shot up by $419 million year-over-year, with a…

Rivian owners are waking up to some hefty price hikes at Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) chargers across the U.S. The company has quietly increased charging rates by an average of 23% across its more than 100 locations, with some sites seeing even steeper jumps. One of the most extreme cases is Barstow, California, where Rivian upped the rate from $0.38/kWh to $0.64/kWh—an eye-watering 68% increase. These changes put Rivian’s once-competitive fast-charging rates much closer to, or even above, those of…

Rivian just dropped a new third-generation powered tonneau cover for the R1T (remember when I called it in September of last year), debuting alongside the California Dune R1 Edition. This version ditches the larger panels from Gen 1 and Gen 2 in favor of smaller slits that roll away behind the Gear Tunnel, which should (hopefully) mean better durability and reliability. The good news? Rivian has confirmed that a retrofit option will be available for existing owners. No timeline yet,…