Universal Hands-Free Is Just the Beginning of Rivian’s 2026 Autonomy Push

Universal Hands-Free

Rivian’s 2025.46 software update is less about what just launched and more about what’s coming next. Yes, Gen 2 R1T and R1S owners now have Universal Hands-Free, but this update really feels like the foundation for Rivian’s autonomy push in 2026. Universal Hands-Free is part of Rivian Autonomy+, which begins charging in February 2026. Pricing will be $49.99 per month…

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Rivian Digital Key Not Working After 2025.46? Here’s Why

Rivian Digital Key

Rivian quietly packed a lot into the 2025.46 update for Gen 2 R1 owners, but two features immediately stole the spotlight: Universal Hands-Free and Digital Key. I have seen a ton of chatter online about Digital Key in particular, especially from folks trying to set it up right after installing the update and running into issues. I wanted to help…

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Rivian Universal Hands-Free Is Rolling Out in 2025.46, What It Can and Can’t Do

Rivian Universal Hands-Free

Rivian’s Universal Hands-Free is officially rolling out starting today as part of the 2025.46 software update for Gen 2 R1T and R1S. Universal Hands-Free lets you drive without your hands on the steering wheel for extended periods, as long as you’re paying attention and looking at the road. This is not full self-driving, and Rivian is very clear about that,…

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Rivian Confirms Launch Mode and Apple Watch Support Coming to Gen 1 Vehicles Early Next Year

Launch Mode

Update: Also confirmed that Launch Mode will come to Gen 2 Dual Performance vehicles. Wassym just shared a quick but pretty meaningful update on Reddit, and there’s some good news for Gen 1 owners. Launch Mode is officially coming to Gen 1 Quad and Dual Performance vehicles early next year. That’s a nice performance win for owners who thought some…

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Rivian Includes All-Terrain Package for Free on Select 2025 R1 Models in December

Gen 2 R1T All-Terrain Package

Rivian has a nice December perk if you’re shopping a new 2025 R1. For a limited time, the All-Terrain Package is included at no extra cost on select 2025 R1S and R1T models. That means 20″ all-terrain wheels with 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake tires, a reinforced underbody shield, and a spare tire, full size on R1T and compact on R1S. You…

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