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Rivian just unveiled the California Dune Edition, a limited-run R1 built for those who crave adventure in the sand. Inspired by the golden hues of California’s desert dunes, this edition brings fresh colors, upgraded off-road gear, and serious power. Under the hood, it’s built on the Tri-Motor R1 platform, meaning 850 horsepower, 1,103 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds. It’s got an EPA-estimated range of 329 miles, plus Soft Sand mode as standard to help you glide over dunes with ease. Rivian didn’t…

NVIDIA just announced that Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will be speaking at GTC 2025, and if you’re into EVs and tech, this is one you won’t want to miss. He’ll be joining Rishi Dhall, NVIDIA’s VP of Automotive Business, for a fireside chat on March 18th from 3:00 to 3:40 PM PDT. The session is all about how Rivian is using AI, autonomous driving, and advanced computing to push the limits of EVs. NVIDIA has been a major player in…

Rivian just dropped a new upfitting program for its Commercial Van lineup, and if you’re in the business of making deliveries, running a mobile service, or just need a van that works as hard as you do, this is big news. Upfitting, for those who might not be familiar, is the process of customizing a vehicle after it leaves the factory to make sure it’s perfectly suited for the job at hand. Think shelving, custom flooring, sirens, flashers—whatever your business…

If you know me, you know I love swapping tires on my Rivians. It’s like putting on a new pair of glasses—same truck, totally different feel. When I got the Tri-Motor R1T, I went with the 22” Range wheels because they just look so good. With the Aero covers on, they’re sleek and efficient. Pop them off, and you’ve got a more aggressive look. But as nice as they are, the stock Pirelli Scorpion MS Elect all-season tires always felt like something was missing. The R1T is…

Rivian just made a big change to its referral program—custom pre-orders can finally use referral codes! When Rivian Rewards launched in August 2024, you could only earn points and free Adventure Network charging if someone bought a vehicle through the R1 Shop. If you wanted a custom build? No referral perks for you. That changes today! Now, if you’ve been holding out for your perfect R1T or R1S configuration, you can finally order it and apply a referral code for those sweet,…