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Rivian Confirms PIN to Drive and Digital Key Support

Jose Castillo
05/27/2025 at 11:23am
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Rivian is set to enhance vehicle security and convenience by introducing two significant features: multi-factor driving authentication, commonly known as “PIN to Drive,” and support for CCC Digital Keys. These updates were recently confirmed by Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, in a post on X. The “PIN to Drive” feature will require drivers to input a personal identification number…

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Inside Rivian’s Secret Mission to Transform Every Volkswagen with Next-Gen Software

Jose Castillo
05/16/2025 at 2:05pm
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Wassym Bensaid with a yellow Rivian R1T behind him

Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid (we love you), Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, who’s spearheading the development of a unified software system for all Volkswagen brands—from budget hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Volkswagen’s own software team, Cariad, couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of…

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Video – Rivian Update 2025.14 Review

Jose Castillo
05/06/2025 at 3:35pm
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In this video, I break down everything coming in Rivian’s 2025.14 software update. From the new Spotify DJ feature to long-awaited driver assistance improvements for Gen 1 vehicles, this update focuses on polish and quality-of-life upgrades. I’ll walk through what’s new, what’s fixed, and which features are Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Read full release notes

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What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.14

Jose Castillo
04/29/2025 at 8:24pm
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The 2025.14 update is still in internal testing but should begin rolling out in the coming weeks. It’s a refinement-heavy release with a few new features and some long-requested fixes—especially for Gen 1 owners catching up on functionality already standard on Gen 2. Here’s what’s expected: For Gen 1 For Gen 1 & Gen 2 No big Gen 2 exclusives…

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How Rivian Uses Databricks to Power Smarter EVs and a Better Driver Experience

Jose Castillo
04/29/2025 at 4:20pm
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Rivian isn’t just building electric trucks and SUVs—it’s building a data-driven future for the entire EV industry. With over 100,000 Rivian vehicles on the road today, each one continuously generates massive amounts of IoT data. To make sense of it all and turn that raw information into real-world improvements, Rivian has partnered with Databricks and their Data Intelligence Platform. This…