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Rivian Care Launches Pilot Program in Texas

Rivian is quietly rolling out a new protection plan pilot for owners in Texas, and it’s called Rivian Care. It’s a pair of optional products meant to extend peace of mind beyond the standard factory warranty—and it’s all powered by Assurant, a well-known name in vehicle protection services. There are two separate plans under Rivian Care, and you can pick one or both depending on what you want covered. The first is a Vehicle Service Contract, which kicks in after your standard…

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Video – Rivian Update 2025.14 Review

In this video, I break down everything coming in Rivian’s 2025.14 software update. From the new Spotify DJ feature to long-awaited driver assistance improvements for Gen 1 vehicles, this update focuses on polish and quality-of-life upgrades. I’ll walk through what’s new, what’s fixed, and which features are Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Read full release notes

NACS, Gen 2 Quad, and More – What’s Coming to the 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S

We’re getting closer to the 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S, and while it won’t be a full redesign, there are some meaningful updates on the way. Some are confirmed, some are likely, and some things definitely aren’t happening. What’s coming The biggest change is NACS—Rivian is switching over to the Tesla-style charging port starting in 2026. That means easier access to Superchargers without an adapter. The new Gen 2 Quad-Motor setup is also confirmed and already detailed. Now we’re just…

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Rivian Invests $120M in Illinois Supplier Park to Boost R2 Production

Rivian is investing $120 million to build a new supplier park next to its Illinois factory as it prepares to launch its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026. The park will help cut shipping and logistics costs by letting suppliers build parts nearby, which Rivian workers will then organize and send through a tunnel to the main plant. It’s expected to create hundreds of jobs, including about 100 at Rivian. This move is part of Rivian’s plan to streamline production…

RJ Drops Another R2 Tease—And It’s Packed With Clues

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is back on social media teasing more behind-the-scenes details of what’s coming for the R2. In his latest post, he showed off the “Maximus” drive unit—a new motor setup that will be featured in the upcoming SUV when it launches in 2026. But the Maximus wasn’t the only interesting detail in the photo. Zoom in and you’ll spot something even more exciting: adaptive shocks. That means the R2 will likely offer a smoother, more controlled ride…