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Rivian’s Software Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond is Packed With New Features

Update: Rivian launched SiriusXM, Google Cast, and YouTube with its December 2024.47 update! As 2024 winds down, it’s time to look ahead to what Rivian has planned for its software in 2025 and beyond. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s head of software, and the team have teased an exciting list of updates and features designed to improve both current and future vehicles. From long-requested additions to cutting-edge innovations, here’s everything that’s on the horizon for Rivian owners. Note: Everything listed below has…

Rivian Service Center Potentially Coming to Woodbridge Township, NJ

It looks like Rivian might be expanding its service footprint in New Jersey! New job listings for a potential Rivian service center in Woodbridge Township have appeared on the Rivian careers website. Positions such as Field Service Manager and Field Service Advisor are currently open, hinting at a new location in the works. For Rivian owners in the area, this would provide a much more convenient option for service compared to the current centers in Trenton, NJ, Blauvelt, NY, and…

Drive-In Theater Adventures in a Rivian R1T

Drive-in theaters might be a nostalgic pastime, but they’re still a great way to enjoy a movie night under the stars. With Wicked showing on the big screen, I decided to take my new Gen 2 Rivian R1T to a nearby drive-in for the full retro experience. But there was a small hiccup—my R1T’s FM radio had a noticeable delay, about five seconds behind the on-screen action. Why does this happen? The FM radio in Rivian vehicles uses advanced digital…

Rivian Drops Front Passenger Under-Seat Cubby in Cost-Cutting Move

Rivian has quietly removed the under-seat storage cubby from the front passenger seat on vehicles built after mid-November. The change is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to cut costs and work toward turning a profit—something every automaker needs to figure out, especially in the competitive EV space. The good news? The driver-side under-seat cubby is still there, so you won’t lose all the hidden in-cabin storage. If you’re wondering if this is related to the recent move of the…

How Rivian’s New Interface Channels Studio Ghibli and Manga Art

In the world of automotive design, in-car software often feels like an afterthought—uninspired menus, outdated aesthetics, and clunky interfaces. Rivian, however, is rewriting the narrative with its latest software overhaul, offering a glimpse into how thoughtful design can redefine the driving experience. InsideEVs.com recently spoke with Rivian’s Chief Design Officer, Jeff Hammoud, to explore the philosophy and inspiration behind this bold new direction. A Vision Rooted in Optimism For Hammoud, one word encapsulates Rivian’s approach: optimism. Speaking with InsideEVs, he described the software’s…