Rivian Issues Recall for R1S and R1T After Service Related Suspension Risk

R1 Suspension

Rivian has issued a new recall that affects a limited number of R1 vehicles, and it is one owners should be aware of, especially if their vehicle has been in for service before spring 2025. Rivian is recalling certain 2022 to 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles after discovering that a rear suspension component may have been reassembled incorrectly during prior…

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Rivian Secures Sourcewell Contract Opening Public and Government Fleet Sales

Rivian Commercial Van

Rivian just scored an important win in the public and government fleet space. According to Steve Moretti from the Fleet and Enterprise Sales team, Rivian has been awarded a multi-year contract with Sourcewell. Sourcewell supports more than 50,000 government, education, and non-profit entities by offering pre-negotiated procurement contracts. With this agreement, eligible organizations can now more easily purchase Rivian vehicles without going through…

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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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