Wassym Talks Knight Rider– Rivian’s Halloween Surprise and What Gen 1 Owners Won’t Get
Chief Reddit Officer of Rivian, Wassym Bensaid, took to the Reddit comments section today and answered owners’ questions about the October Halloween mode and Knight Rider theme unveiled yesterday. Gen 1 Won’t Get Knight Rider Lightbar Effect Sorry folks, Wassym confirmed that the Knight Rider lightbar effect won’t be coming to Gen 1 vehicles since the lightbar can only show white and green colors. I swore this lightbar was RGB but unlike the Gen 2 which offers a full spectrum…
Rivian Owners Report Loose Steering Knuckle Bolts
Recent reports suggest that some Rivian owners have encountered an alarming issue—loose bolts in the steering knuckles of their vehicles. As highlighted in a recent article by Road & Track, this problem has been noticed by multiple owners, prompting a call for heightened awareness and inspections. Source: Road & Track – More Rivian Owners Are Reporting Loose Bolts in Steering Knuckles Understanding the Issue Steering knuckles are crucial components of your vehicle’s suspension system. They help connect the wheels to…
K.I.T.T. From Knight Rider Effect Coming To Rivian Vehicles In October Update
Rivian has shared a first look at the Halloween update coming to Rivian vehicles in October featuring The Hoff and K.I.T.T. from the beloved franchise Knight Rider. Below you can see the famous K.I.T.T. lights on a Gen 2 Rivian with the new charging light bar which features full RGB technology. K.I.T.T. was originally portrayed by a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and driven by David Hasselhoff.
RJ Scaringe Addresses EV Misinformation and U.S. Lag in Clean Energy Transition at Climate Week
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to the stage during Climate Forward in New York City this week during Climate Week NYC 2024 to talk about Rivian and the EV market. RJ spoke about the political climate and how electric vehicles have become a partisan issue in the United States and why it shouldn’t be a political issue. RJ shared his concerns about the huge misinformation on electric vehicles, especially the battery supply chain. RJ additionally spoke about how so many…
Rivian Confirms Free NACS DC Adapters for All Owners by January 2025
Rivian has reached out to us to share the following information regarding the shipping of NACS DC adapters. Starting in September 2024, Rivian will begin proactively shipping the NACS DC adapter to customers once they take delivery. Customers will receive the adapter via mail within 7-10 business days. All current Rivian owners will receive their adapter at no cost by the end of January 2025. – Rivian Press Communications I think this is an interesting approach and probably makes a…