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Breaking: Rivian R1S Flaunts a New Purple Look!

Rivian fans with sharp eyes have spotted a stunning purple R1S Quad Motor Gen 2 cruising around California! This could be one of the new colors Rivian plans to introduce this year. Notably, it’s sporting new 22” Sport wheels with a bronze shimmer—a sleek new design—and a Gear Guard badge featuring a purple-vested “Gear Guard” that perfectly complements the new hue. With Rivian’s recent updates, we’re expecting an official announcement soon, likely unveiling this color alongside others and news about native NACS support. We’ll share more as it drops—stay tuned!…

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See How Rivian Builds Their Interfaces with Unreal Engine

Unreal Fest Seattle 2024 brought some serious tech magic! Rivian and Unreal took the stage to show how they built and evolved Rivian’s UE-powered interfaces—starting with the R1T and scaling up across their entire lineup. If you’re wondering what an HMI is, it stands for Human-Machine Interface—basically, the digital displays and controls that make interacting with your vehicle seamless, from navigation to music and everything in between. This session dives deep into Rivian’s journey, from launching the first Unreal Engine-powered HMI on the road to…

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Rivian Makes Charging Free at Southern California Stations to Help Evacuees

With wildfires spreading across Southern California, Rivian is stepping up to help. They’ve made several Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) charging stations free to use, giving evacuees and travelers one less thing to stress about as they get out of harm’s way. Here’s a list of the locations where charging is free for now: Why This Is a Big Deal When you’re evacuating, especially in an EV, finding a reliable charging spot can be tough. Rivian’s move makes things a little easier,…

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Experience the New Rivian Space in Hayes Valley – Reserve Your Spot!

Rivian is inviting its community to a special celebration as it opens the doors of its brand-new Rivian Space in San Francisco’s vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood! This exclusive Owners Gathering will be held on January 25th from 12 PM to 2 PM PST—a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Rivian owners, enjoy great food, and celebrate this exciting milestone together. What to Expect Get ready for an afternoon filled with: Whether you’re a local or making a trip to experience the…

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Rivian Commercial Van Spotted in Factor Meals Livery!

Reddit user u/coz_13 just shared an awesome pic of a Rivian Commercial Van rocking Factor branding! If you haven’t heard of them, Factor is a meal delivery service that sends fresh, ready-to-eat meals straight to your door—perfect for anyone who wants healthy food without the cooking. (Many of your favorite YouTube influencers are probably sponsored by them, I should look into that…) Looks like Factor is testing out Rivian’s electric delivery vans, and we’re loving it. Rivian’s vans are already being used by…

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