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Rivian Trades Movie Magic for Swamp Vibes in This Year’s Halloween Car Costume

Rivian’s Halloween mode is back, and this year’s Car Costume takes things to a whole new level. Inspired by Bayou Country, the latest chapter in Rivian’s Real Rivian Adventures campaign, it transforms your R1T or R1S into a swampy, fog-filled party on wheels. If you remember last year’s Halloween Car Costumes, Rivian went all out with movie-inspired themes like Back to the Future and Knight Rider. They were a hit among owners but likely not cheap to pull off, since licensing big franchises can get expensive…

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Rivian Commons Grand Opening in Atlanta Brings Community Celebration October 25

On Saturday, October 25, from 10am to 4pm, Rivian will be hosting the grand opening of Rivian Commons, a brand-new community space located at the company’s East Coast headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The space is designed to bring together Rivian owners, fans, and neighbors in a relaxed, family-friendly setting that celebrates local culture and creativity. Throughout the day, guests can explore Rivian vehicles up close, grab complimentary bites and drinks from local vendors, and enjoy music…

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Electrify America Real-time Updates

What’s Coming In Rivian Software 2025.38

Rivian is testing its next big software release, version 2025.38, which will roll out to R1T and R1S owners (Gen 1 and Gen 2) in the coming weeks. This one brings several long-awaited features focused on comfort, convenience, and smarter charging. The highlight of 2025.38 is Plug & Charge support for both Electrify America and IONNA stations. Once it’s live, you’ll be able to just plug in and start charging automatically, no need to launch an app or swipe a card. The in-vehicle navigation will…

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Rivian to Showcase AI-Driven Driving Tech at December Autonomy Day

Back in September, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference to talk about what’s next for the company, everything from the upcoming R2 platform to the Volkswagen joint venture. But the part that really stood out was autonomy. RJ revealed that Rivian is aiming to roll out “situational” Level 3 autonomy in 2026, beginning with limited use cases like traffic jams. From there, the plan is to scale quickly. He said…

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RV Tech Eyes Major Palo Alto Expansion as Hiring Ramps Up

According to the San Francisco Business Times, the two automakers’ tech-focused company, RV Tech, is hunting for a new headquarters in Palo Alto. They’re looking for around 75,000 square feet to handle the rapid growth that’s coming. A spokesperson for RV Tech said the move is all about getting closer to Silicon Valley’s deep talent pool. The new HQ will focus on building the software and electrical systems that will power both Rivian and Volkswagen vehicles, helping make EVs cheaper to…

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