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Palo Alto Police Department Pilots Rivian R1S in New Fleet Program

Rivian’s vehicles are making their way into more municipal fleets, and the latest to get in on the action is the City of Palo Alto. In an exciting new pilot program, Palo Alto is teaming up with Rivian and the local police department to test out the R1S as part of their fleet. The city recently shared a photo of a custom police R1S. This isn’t the first time Rivian’s electric SUVs have been tapped for government use. Just last…

Rivian CEO Shares First Look at R2 Body Built With Production Dies

After the disappointing news that the R2 prototype was damaged in transit, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is shifting the spotlight back to progress. He just shared a first look at the R2’s body built using production dies—an exciting step forward as the company prepares for its 2026 launch. This update follows several key details RJ has revealed about the R2 in recent weeks, including confirmation that the vehicle will utilize large high-pressure die castings throughout its body. This manufacturing approach…

Rivian R2 Prototype Damaged in Transit, Vancouver Auto Show Appearance Canceled

Bad news for Rivian fans—especially those in Vancouver. The highly anticipated R2 prototype, which was supposed to make an appearance at the Vancouver Auto Show, was damaged while in transit. Rivian shared the unfortunate update on Instagram, explaining that the vehicle had just wrapped up a stint at SXSW in Austin before the incident occurred. Right now, it looks like Rivian only has one R2 prototype making the rounds, so this could mean a major delay in seeing it again…

Rivian Adds Rally Mode to Dual-Motor All-Terrain in Update 2025.06

Rivian’s 2025.06 software update rolled out last week, but here’s a game-changing detail that just surfaced—Rally Mode is now available at no extra cost for Dual-Motor with the All-Terrain Package owners. Previously reserved for Performance Dual-Motor, Tri-Motor, and Quad-Motor setups, this mode boosts off-road capability with a rear-biased power delivery and looser stability controls, making dirt and gravel driving even more fun. If you’ve got the right hardware, check for the update and get ready to kick up some dust!

Rivian Shares Which Dual-Motor Models Are Eligible for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade

Rivian has shared more details on its latest Performance Upgrade for Dual-Motor owners, available as a simple software upgrade for $5,000. If you own a Dual Standard+, Dual Large, Dual Large+, or Dual Max Rivian, you can purchase this upgrade 60 days after delivery, unlocking extra power, faster acceleration, and three new drive modes—Rally, Sport, and Soft Sand. However, it’s important to note that the Dual Standard model is not eligible for this upgrade. While Rivian didn’t specifically call out the Dual Large+, it should also be eligible since it’s essentially…