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CNBC Visits Rivian’s Design Studio to See How the Brand Shaped Its Signature Style
CNBC recently got a behind-the-scenes look inside Rivian’s Design Studio in Irvine, California, where Chief Design Officer Jeff Hammoud and his team shared how the company built one of the most recognizable EV brands on the road. From the start, Rivian has focused on design that stands out, not just for looks, but for purpose. The R1T and R1S helped establish that “electric adventure” identity, combining rugged utility with thoughtful touches that make ownership easier. Things like the gear tunnel,…
RJ Scaringe Defends Rivian’s Decision to Skip CarPlay
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined The Verge’s Decoder podcast this week, and once again, the question came up that so many owners keep asking: where’s Apple CarPlay? RJ didn’t dodge it. He told guest host Joanna Stern that Rivian has no plans to support CarPlay or the new CarPlay Ultra, explaining that the company wants to deliver a “seamless digital experience” built entirely around Rivian’s own software. In his words, Rivian doesn’t want customers “jumping between two systems.” Instead, they’re focusing on…
Rivian R2 Handle Redesign Aims to Fix Safety Flaws
Rivian is tweaking the R2 SUV before it even hits the road, and honestly, I think it’s a smart move. Bloomberg reports that the company is redesigning the door handles so the manual release will be easier to see and right next to the main handle. The R2 is still set to launch in the first half of 2026. If you’ve followed the drama around EV door handles, you know this is a big deal. NHTSA has been probing Tesla’s…
Rivian Roamer Plus Launching Soon With Privacy-First Trip Tracking
Big news, our friend Chad over at Rivian Roamer is rolling out Roamer Plus starting Monday, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. I’ve been lucky enough to help test some of these features behind the scenes, and now they’re finally ready for everyone to try. As for the rollout, invites will start going out Monday in waves based on the order people signed up. So if you sign up and link your Rivian account early, you’ll…
Rivian Reports 10,720 Vehicles Built, 13,201 Delivered in Q3 2025
Rivian has shared its Q3 2025 production and delivery numbers, showing continued momentum as the company heads into the final quarter of the year. Between July and September, Rivian produced 10,720 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois plant and delivered 13,201. Deliveries landed in line with guidance, and Rivian is now tightening its full-year forecast to between 41,500 and 43,500 vehicles. The results follow a unique first half of the year. In Q1 2025, Rivian produced 14,611 vehicles and delivered 8,640,…