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Google Casting Coming to Rivian Vehicles with 2024.47 Software Update

In an exciting announcement during a Q&A session this morning, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed that Google Casting will be introduced in the 2024.47 software update. This highly anticipated feature, initially revealed earlier this year, is a significant step in Rivian’s continued efforts to enhance in-vehicle technology. Google Casting allows seamless integration of Google’s ecosystem with Rivian’s vehicles, enabling features such as mirroring Android device content directly to the vehicle’s display. This functionality is expected to appeal to…

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VIDEO: Goodbye Gen 1 R1T – A Comprehensive Ownership Review

After nearly 3 years, countless road trips, and over 50,000 miles, I’m saying goodbye to my 2022 Rivian R1T Quad Motor. Before I trade it in for the Gen 2, I’m sharing everything about my ownership experience. The good: Incredible performance, road trip adventures, and software updates that keep improving the truck. The bad: Service quirks, early design flaws, and a tonneau cover that’s seen better days. The ugly: Wear and tear, plus the one big issue that left me…

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Florida Rivian Club and Enthusiasts Come Together for Q4 Event

The Florida Rivian Club (FRC) is gearing up for an exciting Q4 event in Sanford, returning to Pedal Driven Co. with an expanded space and an impressive lineup of partners. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 1, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a morning filled with Rivian fun, education, and giving back to the community. A Packed Lineup of Activities The event will feature collaborations with Rivian, Tint World, Electrified Garage, Electrified Orlando, and Electrified Car Club. To add even…

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2023 Rivian R1T Involved in Fatal Mt. Lemmon Accident

A fatal accident involving a 2023 Rivian R1T occurred on November 8 along North General Hitchcock Highway, near milepost 9, on the road leading up to Mt. Lemmon in Arizona. According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle broke through a guardrail and plunged down a steep embankment. The driver, identified as 24-year-old Orion Sherry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary reports suggest the Rivian was being driven recklessly before the accident, though an investigation into the crash…

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