Wassym just gave us a first look at Rivian’s upcoming mobile app V3—and wow, this redesign is looking clean. The new layout feels way more intuitive with bold visuals, better organization, and some slick animations that make controlling your Rivian even more fun. I don’t know about you but I’m getting Windows Metro UI vibes 😉
In RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 2, I sat down with James Philbin, Rivian’s VP of Autonomy and AI, to talk about Rivian’s approach to autonomy, AI, and what’s coming next. Recently, Rivian introduced Enhanced Highway Assist in their 2025.06 software update. This feature allows for hands-free driving on over 130,000 miles of mapped highways across the U.S. and Canada, utilizing Driver Attention Detection to…
When Rivian launched the second-generation R1T and R1S in mid-2024, one of the most under-the-radar upgrades was sitting right up front: a brand-new matrix LED headlight system. It didn’t get a flashy name or much fanfare at first—but in August 2024, a software update quietly flipped the switch and activated one of the most advanced lighting systems you can get…
The 2025.10 update is still in internal testing but should start rolling out in the coming weeks. It’s not a flashy release, but it brings a bunch of helpful improvements—especially for Gen 1 owners catching up on features Gen 2 already had. Here’s what’s new: For Gen 1 For Gen 1 & Gen 2 See full release notes
We’re nearing the end of “early 2025,” which means the days of getting Rivian Autonomy Platform+ for free may be numbered. Rivian has stated on both their website and official channels that Platform+ will remain complimentary for Gen 2 vehicles through early 2025. But with April right around the corner, the free ride could be coming to a close very…
