Rivian R1T

Drive-in theaters might be a nostalgic pastime, but they’re still a great way to enjoy a movie night under the stars. With Wicked showing on the big screen, I decided to take my new Gen 2 Rivian R1T to a nearby drive-in for the full retro experience. But there was a small hiccup—my R1T’s FM radio had a noticeable delay, about five seconds behind the on-screen action. Why does this happen? The FM radio in Rivian vehicles uses advanced digital…

Join me as I head to the Rivian Orlando Service Center to pick up my new Gen 2 Rivian R1T Tri-Motor and trade in my old Gen 1 Quad R1T. I’ll take you through the full excitement, hype, and process of trading in, setting up, and everything in between when it comes to getting a new Rivian. Huge shoutout to Tom who came out to support me and help me record content 🙂

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…

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…