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Rivian R1S Tri-Motor Named Esquire’s 2025 Car of the Year

In a significant milestone for Rivian, the R1S Tri-Motor has been awarded Esquire’s prestigious title of 2025 Car of the Year. The accolade highlights the R1S as a groundbreaking achievement in the electric vehicle market, praised for its exceptional design, innovative features, and off-road capability. Esquire commends the R1S for delivering a unique blend of luxury, ruggedness, and sustainability, setting it apart from both traditional SUVs and newer electric competitors. The vehicle’s combination of advanced technology, spacious interior, and adventure-ready performance played…

Rivian R3 Wins “Design of the Year” at the TopGear 2024 Awards

Rivian’s compact crossover, the R3, has taken center stage at the TopGear.com 2024 Awards, winning the coveted “Design of the Year” title. Described by Top Gear as a “compact crossover mashing together just about every body style and era you can imagine,” the R3 has left an indelible mark on the automotive world with its bold and unconventional design. A Fusion of Eras and Styles The Rivian R3 stands out in the crowded EV market with a design that evokes…

Improved Rivian Key Fob with UWB Tech Coming for Gen 2

Rivian has unveiled a newly redesigned Key Fob for all 2025+ models, bringing functional and aesthetic upgrades. This Gen 2 Key Fob features improved button topography for easier use and a locking carabiner designed to secure the fob during outdoor adventures. One significant addition is ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which enhances the Key Fob’s precision and security. However, UWB integration makes this new fob incompatible with first-generation Rivian vehicles. The updated Key Fob underscores Rivian’s commitment to refining the ownership experience…

Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Answers Key Questions in Quinn Nelson’s Q&A

Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs recently hosted a Q&A with Wassym Bensiad, Chief Software Officer at Rivian, at the Venice Rivian Space. Earlier this week, RivianTrackr shared a summary of what was discussed but for those who are more visual or rather listen, check out the video Quinn shared below.

VIDEO – Rivian 2024.43 Software Review

Who’s ready for a new Rivian software update? In 2024.43, Rivian has been hard at work on so many bug fixes and software improvements which will help improve and make the system overall feel faster. Of course, Rivian still threw a few goodies at us like the Owl lock sound returning, climate improvements, music apps are now connected to profiles, and much more.