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Rivian Plans Debt Deal to Tackle Costs and 2026 Loans
According to a new report by Bloomberg, Rivian is working with JPMorgan on a potential $2 billion bond deal. If that sounds confusing, here’s what that means. Instead of raising money by selling more stock (which can hurt share prices), Rivian is looking to borrow money by offering high-interest bonds to investors, basically that means, “We’ll pay you back later with interest if you lend us cash now.” These types of bonds are usually riskier (hence “high-yield”), and early estimates…

You Can Now Rate Tires in the RivianTrackr Tire Guide & More!
We launched the revamped and interactive RivianTrackr Tire Guide back on April 23, 2025, and since then, it’s become one of the best tools out there for finding the right tires for your Rivian. This latest update brings some of the most requested features from the community—and makes the entire experience smoother, faster, and more useful. Rate Your Tires, See What Others Think You can now rate tires on a 1–5 star scale and instantly see what other owners think. When…

What’s Coming In Rivian Update 2025.18
The 2025.18 update is now rolling out internally to Rivian employees. Based on past rollouts, we can expect to see it reach customer vehicles within the next two weeks—and it’s a solid one. Multi-factor Drive is finally here. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring app-based authentication before you can drive. It works with your phone or smartwatch and even offers a backup passcode. You’ll need the latest Rivian app (v3.1+) to enable it. The Energy app just…

Rivian Taps Into IONNA Network, Rolls Out Smart Charging This Summer
At Tech Brew’s Power Shift event in NYC, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid shared two big updates that aim to make EV ownership even smoother for Rivian drivers: deeper integration with the IONNA charging network and the launch of a smart home charging program later this summer. Let’s start with IONNA. While it was initially reported that Rivian would be joining the IONNA consortium—made up of BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota—IONNA has since clarified that…

Rivian’s Exclusive Referral Retreat Is Headed to Joshua Tree
After months of speculation, Rivian has revealed the location for its top referrer retreat, and it’s hard to imagine a better backdrop than Joshua Tree, California. This invite-only adventure weekend is reserved for the first 100 Rivian owners who hit 25 or more qualifying referrals by June 14, 2025. While Rivian had previously confirmed that a special retreat was coming, the where and when had been kept under wraps until now. We still don’t have an exact date, but we know it’s happening later this…