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Rivian Autonomy Day

Rivian Announces Autonomy Day Livestream for December 11

Rivian’s first Autonomy Day is almost here. On December 11 at 9AM PST, Rivian is set to show off its latest Autonomy and AI tech, including a deeper look at the new Universal Hands Free system RJ talked about recently, updates to low speed autonomy, and how Rivian plans to use AI to improve parking, safety, and real world driving over time. I’ll be there in person capturing everything and sharing it live across social, plus a full breakdown on…

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ALSO Reveals Alpha Wave Helmet for $250 Ahead of Preorders

Rivian’s e-mobility brand ALSO has announced pricing for yet another product, and this one is for the riders out there. The new Alpha Wave Helmet comes in at $250 and will be available to pre-order soon. It comes in Moon Rock [white] or Obsidian [black] and you can pick between three sizes, small, medium, or large. This helmet gives off full on TRON vibes and I’m here for it. ALSO calls Alpha Wave the official helmet of Transcendent Mobility, and…

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RJ Scaringe Says Rivian R3 Will Undercut R2 Pricing

Rivian fans got a little surprise last week when RJ Scaringe sat down with the Rotary Club of Atlanta and casually confirmed something we’ve all been wondering about, the R3 is going to come in noticeably cheaper than the R2. That’s a big deal because Rivian has been holding firm on the R2’s starting price, saying a $45k variant is still on track for the 2026 launch. Hearing RJ say the R3 undercuts that adds a whole new layer of…

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Rivian Responds to LFP Battery Range Fault After Multiple Owner Incidents

Rivian finally sent an email today about the Dual Standard LFP range estimation issue, and it confirms what a lot of owners have been dealing with quietly for weeks. The message explains that a software calibration problem can cause the range estimate to get less accurate as the state of charge drops, especially below 20%. The fix is part of OTA 2025.38.30, and Rivian is asking owners to charge to 100% more often over the next few weeks so the…

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Rivian’s New Milk Run Holiday Ad Shows Why R1S Errands Feel Like an Escape

The holidays get chaotic fast, and Rivian is leaning right into that vibe with its latest Real Rivian Adventures spot called Milk Run. It is a playful reminder that sometimes the best way to escape the festive frenzy is to volunteer for the errand no one else wants. Inspired by a real owner story, the video shows how the R1S becomes the quietest moment of the season. It is not just a family SUV, it is basically a rolling escape…

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