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Rivian Quad-Motor Launch Edition Delivers Extreme Power, Performance and Exclusive Features
Rivian’s new Quad-Motor Launch Edition is built for those who crave maximum power, range, and control. Featuring an all-new in-house drive system with true four-wheel torque vectoring, this Gen 2 setup delivers up to 374 miles of EPA-estimated range and unmatched performance both on and off the road. With exclusive features like RAD Tuner and Kick Turn coming in September, plus unique interior and exterior combos, the Launch Edition stands apart. Starting at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S, this is Rivian’s most advanced and capable configuration yet, setting a new benchmark for 2026 electric adventure vehicles.

Rivian Lays Off 140 Employees to Streamline Ahead of R2 Launch
Rivian has laid off approximately 140 salaried employees, roughly 1% of its workforce, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations in preparation for the launch of the R2 in 2026, according to a report from TechCrunch. The cuts primarily affected Rivian’s manufacturing team and have been quietly rolling out since Wednesday. Multiple former employees, speaking anonymously, said they were told their roles were being eliminated to address “process inefficiencies.” Rivian confirmed the layoffs in a statement, calling it a…

Video: Meet Our New 2025 Rivian R1S
My wife Ashley and I took delivery yesterday of our new 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Large which joins my R1T Tri Max in our household. Join me and Ashley as we walk through the process of taking delivery, why we did it, and our future plans with our Rivian R1S.

Rivian Just Crippled Its Referral Program and It Feels Like a Slap in the Face
Rivian’s updated referral program quietly launched today, and for a lot of owners, it might seem like business as usual. But for those of us who’ve spent years sharing our experience, helping others make the leap, and sending dozens, sometimes hundreds, of people into Rivians, this new structure feels like a punch to the gut. Here’s how the new setup works: Now let’s be clear: this change will only affect a small group of owners. The vast majority will never…

The Case for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Even if Rivian Doesn’t Want It
Rivian has been pretty clear from day one: they’re not planning to support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Their position? The in-vehicle experience is better when it’s built from the ground up, not handed off to third-party software. And honestly, there’s some truth to that. The UI is sleek, the native nav is solid, and Spotify, TuneIn, and Alexa are all well integrated. But even with all that, there’s still a strong case for CarPlay and Android Auto, especially the…