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2025.34

Rivian’s 2025.34 update brings useful upgrades for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, including Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation that automatically shifts home charging to off-peak hours for cheaper and cleaner energy with savings of 20 percent or more, enhanced audio settings with new custom equalizer slots, and a range of performance refinements for smoother navigation, more accurate range estimates, and better app responsiveness. Gen 2 owners also gain Enhanced Highway Assist with the new Co-Steer feature for adjusting lane position without disengaging, broader availability on urban and suburban highways, and a new Rivian Digital Key that works with Apple, Google, and Samsung devices for seamless access and sharing.

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Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates

Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all owners are already in the clear thanks to recent OTA updates. The issue traces back to vehicles running software prior to version 2025.18.30. Rivian discovered that in rare cases Highway Assist could misclassify a situation at very low…

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Rivian R2, Europe Expansion, and Autonomy Plans Highlighted by CEO RJ Scaringe

Rivian’s future came into sharper focus this week as CEO RJ Scaringe sat down with Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference. Over the course of the discussion, RJ touched on Rivian’s most important priorities, from the upcoming R2 launch and its potential in Europe, to the company’s $5.8 billion software partnership with Volkswagen, to Rivian’s…

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Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2

Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September 15 for a three-week retool, with production expected to restart in early October. We reached out to Rivian for confirmation, and while they didn’t share much beyond what’s already out there, they did send us this short statement:…

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$7,500 Rivian EV Lease Credit Ends September 30 With No Guarantees After

Time is running out to grab the $7,500 EV lease credit. On September 30, the program officially ends, and the only way to guarantee you qualify is to actually take delivery of your Rivian by that date. Now technically, there is a loophole. If you sign a binding contract and make your payment before September 30, you could still take delivery after…

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