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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…

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Rivian Rally Drive Mode

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!

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R1T Sport Drive Mode

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…

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Rivian R2 Casting

Rivian R2 to Use Large Die Castings, Cutting Complexity and Improving Efficiency

Rivian just dropped some cool news about the R2—it’s getting some serious upgrades in how it’s built. RJ Scaringe confirmed they’re using large high-pressure die castings throughout the body, and in the rear alone, they’ve cut down 50 separate stampings and over 300 joints to just three big castings. What does that mean? Basically, fewer parts, a simpler build, and likely a lighter, stronger, and more efficient vehicle. Tesla’s been doing something similar with their Gigacasting, and now Rivian is bringing its own version to…

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