Rivian’s 2025.22 update is currently in early testing with employees and is shaping up to be a solid quality-of-life release. While it doesn’t introduce major new features, it brings a bunch of meaningful improvements across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles. 2025.22 is still in internal testing, but if all goes well, we expect a wider rollout in the…
Rivian’s latest update brings solid improvements for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles. Google Maps is now fully integrated into Rivian Navigation, making route planning and real-time traffic info more seamless. Driver Assistance can now stay active when using electrical accessories on the tow hitch, and there are meaningful tweaks to ride quality across multiple drive modes. Gen 2 vehicles also get smarter with a refined Go Chime behavior and better use of Driver Attention Detection. Other highlights include faster climate cooldown, infotainment and charging stability fixes, and a handful of quality-of-life updates reported by the community.
Rivian just shared a behind-the-scenes look at the R2’s first builds, and it’s clear this vehicle is designed for scale. The R2 is simpler by design, with subframes and suspension components that snap together quickly to speed up assembly. Engineers are fine-tuning every step now to avoid issues when full production starts. These early R2s are already hitting the desert…
Rivian has laid off approximately 140 salaried employees, roughly 1% of its workforce, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations in preparation for the launch of the R2 in 2026, according to a report from TechCrunch. The cuts primarily affected Rivian’s manufacturing team and have been quietly rolling out since Wednesday. Multiple former employees, speaking anonymously, said they were…
My wife Ashley and I took delivery yesterday of our new 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Large which joins my R1T Tri Max in our household. Join me and Ashley as we walk through the process of taking delivery, why we did it, and our future plans with our Rivian R1S.
