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Rivian Gen 2 Highway Assist May Have Quietly Dropped Mobileye in Latest Update

Reddit user u/mpshizzle may have uncovered a major under-the-hood change in Rivian’s Gen 2 driver assistance system. While Rivian hasn’t said anything official, their testing points to a shift away from Mobileye hardware and toward Rivian’s own perception stack in the latest 2025.26 update. Back when Gen 2 launched, Rivian showed off new custom 4K HDR cameras. But earlier testing suggested that Highway Assist actually relied on a single off-the-shelf Mobileye camera in the windshield. Blocking that camera disabled driver assistance completely,…

Rivian Update 2025.26 Review – Bug Fixes, Smoother Apps, and Driver Assist Upgrades

Rivian’s 2025.26 update is now rolling out, and in this video I break down everything you need to know. While there are some headline features like sharper steering in Sport and Off-Road, plus big Gen 2 Driver Assistance improvements, my focus is on the bug fixes and quality-of-life updates that matter day to day. As a reminder, Rivian software updates are rolled out in batches. Connect+ subscribers will get priority.

Why Rivian Should Focus on Promised Software Features Instead of Halloween Tricks

Rivian has built a reputation for doing things differently. Every fall we’ve seen the brand lean into Halloween fun with quirky software tricks and seasonal features that make the R1T and R1S feel alive. But this year, maybe it’s time to skip the pumpkins, ghosts, and gimmicks. What Rivian really needs to deliver are the features it has already promised. Back in December 2024, I wrote about Rivian’s packed 2025 software roadmap, a list of updates that the company publicly…

Rivian Hosts Community Celebration at Stanton Springs North with Rides, Food and Live Music

Rivian is gearing up for a big community event at its Stanton Springs North site in Georgia, giving locals a chance to get behind the wheel, explore the latest vehicles, and enjoy an afternoon of food and entertainment. The celebration takes place Sunday, September 14 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET at 1620–1798 US-278 in Social Circle, GA. Registration is required, and time slots are limited to make sure everyone gets the best experience. RSVP for free here: rivianevents.com/georgiacommunityevent Rivian is…

Storm Blue Launch Edition Rivian R1T Quad

Rivian Faces $100 Million Revenue Hit From Fuel Economy Rule Changes

Rivian says it is losing about $100 million in revenue after the Trump administration rolled back fuel economy penalties and paused the paperwork needed for selling regulatory credits. These credits, sold to automakers that fail to meet fuel efficiency rules, have been a steady income source for EV makers like Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will resume issuing compliance letters after reworking Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, but hasn’t given a timeline. Rivian…