Rivian R1S

⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡ I sat down with my friend Howard, who I’ve known for over 15 years, to talk about his bold switch from Tesla to Rivian. After owning three Teslas and cutting his Model X lease short, Howard made the leap to a Rivian R1S—and he’s got a lot to say about it. In this conversation, we dive into: If you’re debating between Tesla and Rivian or curious about…

Rivian fans with sharp eyes have spotted a stunning purple R1S Quad Motor Gen 2 cruising around California! This could be one of the new colors Rivian plans to introduce this year. Notably, it’s sporting new 22” Sport wheels with a bronze shimmer—a sleek new design—and a Gear Guard badge featuring a purple-vested “Gear Guard” that perfectly complements the new hue. With Rivian’s recent updates, we’re expecting an official announcement soon, likely unveiling this color alongside others and news about native NACS support. We’ll share more as it drops—stay tuned!…

The 2025 Rivian R1S just picked up a big win: it’s the only Large SUV to be named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS this year. That’s the highest safety rating you can get, and it applies to R1S models built after August 2024. What’s the Big Deal? The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award isn’t handed out easily. Vehicles need to perform extremely well in multiple crash tests, have strong crash prevention tech, and come with headlights that work…