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

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

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

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…

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