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What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.34
Rivian’s 2025.34 software update is currently being tested internally and will be rolling out soon. This release brings major upgrades across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, from smarter charging to enhanced driver assistance and a new digital key for Gen 2. Here’s what’s on the way: Gen 1 Gen 2 See full release notes
Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates
Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all owners are already in the clear thanks to recent OTA updates. The issue traces back to vehicles running software prior to version 2025.18.30. Rivian discovered that in rare cases Highway Assist could misclassify a situation at very low speeds, leading to a one-time functional limitation. This happened in one reported field incident involving a 2025 R1S, where the…
Rivian R2, Europe Expansion, and Autonomy Plans Highlighted by CEO RJ Scaringe
Rivian’s future came into sharper focus this week as CEO RJ Scaringe sat down with Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference. Over the course of the discussion, RJ touched on Rivian’s most important priorities, from the upcoming R2 launch and its potential in Europe, to the company’s $5.8 billion software partnership with Volkswagen, to Rivian’s push into autonomy. He also addressed R1 demand, Amazon van deliveries, and how Rivian plans to reach positive EBITDA by…
Rivian’s Also Teases First Micromobility Product Reveal on October 22
Also, Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, just teased that we will “see deeper” on October 22, 2025. No product details yet, but the timing lines up with what we have heard about a first reveal this fall. For anyone catching up, Also spun out of Rivian earlier this year with Eclipse backing and a focus on lightweight electric vehicles, think bikes, scooters, and other small formats. What to watch for next, whether this is a single flagship or a platform hint, how…
Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2
Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September 15 for a three-week retool, with production expected to restart in early October. We reached out to Rivian for confirmation, and while they didn’t share much beyond what’s already out there, they did send us this short statement: “We have a three week shutdown to retool in preparation for building R2 next year. We look forward to sharing…