Rivian R1T

Rivian’s proximity locking system is a fantastic feature when you’re out and about, but at home, it can lead to some frustrating quirks. Have you ever noticed your vehicle unlocking itself or waking up multiple times simply because you’re walking around your house? This is a common issue for Rivian owners who leave proximity locking enabled, especially when the vehicle is parked near your living space, like in a garage or driveway. Luckily, there’s a practical workaround to manually control…

Rivian has announced a new customer satisfaction campaign for certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S models. This campaign focuses on a potential issue with the interior audio amplifier. Some of these vehicles may have been built with the wrong audio amplifier. In certain cases, a firmware update could cause the audio system to stop working. To resolve this, Rivian is proactively offering to replace the amplifier in affected vehicles. This move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality…

Sometimes I notice the little things that others would never notice and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing… but while visiting Rivian.com, as I do multiple times a day, I noticed a few changes to the R1 configurator and what options come with what vehicle. Let’s take a look at just some minor changes that might be impactful to future owners. tl;dr Floor Mats Rivian has simplified the selection of floor mats for R1 vehicles. Previously, Rivian offered…

The Rivian R1S hits the roads in the United Kingdom and while Rivian has yet to officially sell its vehicles in Europe, the brand’s presence overseas is growing, thanks to rental opportunities. EVision, the UK’s largest all-electric rental company, has made this new development possible, which has recently added the Rivian R1S to its fleet. The electric SUV is now available to rent for anywhere between one day and three years, offering flexibility for a variety of customer needs. However,…