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Inside Rivian’s Secret Mission to Transform Every Volkswagen with Next-Gen Software

Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid (we love you), Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, who’s spearheading the development of a unified software system for all Volkswagen brands—from budget hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Volkswagen’s own software team, Cariad, couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of tech development. Its electric vehicles felt behind the times. So in 2023, Volkswagen asked Rivian for help. Rivian is known…

Disney and Rivian Team Up to Celebrate the Spirit of Rebellion with New Commercial

Wayne Rodriguez from The Walt Disney Studios recently shared his excitement about the end of Andor, calling it one of his favorite stories in the Star Wars galaxy. To him, the series is all about rebellion and pushing for a better future—values that also define Disney’s new partnership with Rivian. Wayne announced a new commercial created together with Rivian, inspired by the same spirit of resistance and hope found in Andor. He thanked the Rivian team for their trust and…

Bluedot Makes Charging Easier for Rivian’s Mobile Service Fleet

Bluedot is teaming up with Rivian to make charging easier for Rivian’s Mobile Service vehicles. Rivian’s Mobile Service team is made up of trucks that go directly to customers for repairs and maintenance. Keeping these trucks charged and ready to go is important, and that’s where Bluedot comes in. Bluedot’s platform makes charging simple. It gives Rivian’s team easy access to a network of chargers and handles all the details, like tracking charging costs and automatically handling payments. This means…

Jose with his Gen 1 Rivian R1T on delivery day

How My Rivian Became More Than Just a Truck

Three years ago today, I took delivery of my first Rivian R1T. It was a moment I had been waiting for, a milestone that felt surreal, but I had no idea how much that moment would actually change my life. It may seem dramatic to say a car changed my life, but in this case, it’s true. Back then, I was trading in our 2020 Tesla Model Y for this brand-new all-electric adventure truck. I had a mix of excitement…

California Dune Edition Rivian R1T and R1S Now Available on R1 Shop

Rivian’s California Dune R1T and R1S are now available on the R1 Shop. These used to be custom order only, but now you can grab one with just a 1-2 week lead time. The California Dune Edition is loaded with everything you’d want for adventure. It comes with a Tri-Motor setup, Max battery, 20” Dune wheels (either color-matched or satin), Sandstone + Dark Ash Wood interior, and the Sound + Vision package. You also get Premium Audio, a Dynamic Glass…