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Rivian Opens AI Development Hub in London to Advance Autonomous Driving
Rivian is officially heading to London. This morning, the EV maker announced a brand-new international office in the UK, focused entirely on artificial intelligence development. The goal? To build out a global hub for Rivian’s next-generation autonomy efforts. This new London office joins Rivian’s growing international footprint, which already includes teams in Vancouver, Amsterdam, and Belgrade. So why the UK? According to Rivian, the country is quickly becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence engineering. By opening a dedicated office…

Review – Rivian Brings Google Maps In 2025.22 Update
Rivian’s 2025.22 software update is here, and the big news is that Google Maps is finally integrated! In this video, I walk through everything new in this update, including a hands-on demo of Google Maps in action, updates to driver assistance with a trailer hitch accessory, improved vehicle dynamics for Gen 2 R1T and R1S, and a few smaller quality-of-life changes. As a reminder, Rivian software updates are rolled out in batches. Connect+ subscribers will get priority.

2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition to Auction with No Reserve
Rivian is debuting a bespoke showstopper at Pebble Beach Car Week: the 2026 R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition, built exclusively for Broad Arrow’s Monterey auction and offered with no reserve. Estimated to fetch around $130,000, this one-off SUV blends performance and artistry in true Rivian fashion. It packs 1,025 horsepower from a quad-motor setup, launching from 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds and running the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds. With advanced torque vectoring and off-road tuning, it’s just as capable on trails as it is cruising coastal highways. The exterior…

Rivian Opening New Service + Demo Center in Orlando North This Saturday
Rivian fans in Central Florida, mark your calendars. Rivian is hosting a grand opening celebration for its new Orlando North Service + Demo Center on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This new location at 4000 Shader Rd., Orlando, FL 32808 marks Rivian’s second Service + Demo Center in the Orlando area, giving current and future owners more access to service, support, and hands-on experiences. The event will include: I’ll be there too, repping RivianTrackr and handing out free RivianTrackr stickers to anyone who stops by,…

Rivian Quietly Adds New Lease Incentives on 2025 R1T and R1S
Check out all of Rivian’s July 2025 incentives and offers here. Rivian hasn’t made a big announcement about this yet, but if you hop into the R1 Shop and check lease options, you’ll notice something new: leasing incentives just quietly dropped for MY2025 vehicles, and they’re pretty solid. Here’s what we’re seeing: The best part? All of these stack with the $7,500 federal lease credit, which is still available through September 30, 2025. That means you could knock up to…