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Rivian Software 2024.27 Video Review
We had an early preview of the latest software featuring Connect+, Apple Music, Audible, and Connect+. Check out my video review below and let me know what you think. Note: Rivian rolls out software updates in batches so you may not get it immediately.
Rivian R2 Won’t Include Fold-Flat Front Seats – Here’s What to Expect Instead [U]
Update: Rivian has clarified that the R2 will in fact have a powered trunk. Originally shared on Reddit, Brian Gase, the Chief Engineer of Special Projects at Rivian, has revealed that the upcoming Rivian R2 will not feature fold-flat front seats as seen in the R2 prototype currently touring North America. Many Rivian fans, including myself, speculated that the fold-flat front seats wouldn’t make it to production due to federal safety regulations, and this has now been confirmed. However, Gase…
Rivian’s New Travel Kitchen – Is It Worth the $1,400 Price Tag?
A few months ago while I was in Seattle for the Rivian Launch Mode event, I was able to get a first look at the new Rivian Travel Kitchen. The Rivian Travel Kitchen folds into a suitcase-like design that can be used in any Rivian vehicle using a standard 110v outlet and features the following: The Rivian Travel Kitchen will be available in the Rivian Gear Shop later this month and will cost $1,400. Will you be getting this travel…
Rivian’s Ambitious Expansion in Normal Gains Approval and Incentives
Rivian’s expansion plans for its Normal, Illinois factory have taken a significant step forward with a unanimous vote of approval from the town’s planning commission. The electric vehicle manufacturer is set to embark on a substantial project that will see the addition of 208,000 square feet to its existing plant, alongside the construction of a new 1.14 million square foot facility. These developments are part of Rivian’s broader strategy to scale production of its upcoming R2 vehicles, which are designed…
3-Month Apple Music Trial with Rivian’s New Mobile App Update
Rivian has just released a new mobile app update (v2.12.1) which features general bug fixes but more importantly, now advertises a 3-month free trial of Apple Music! Once you download the new mobile app from the Apple App Store, there are 2 ways to see the offer: If you already have an active Apple Music subscription, this offer is not valid. Apple Music has hinted at coming in the latest software update beta that leaked a few days ago (2024.27)…