Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 LiDAR Roadmap, Universal Hands Free, and Its Next Gen Autonomy Platform
RJ opened the first ever Autonomy and AI Day explaining why Rivian believes it is positioned to lead in this next phase…
Why Some Early Rivian Owners Are Losing Patience With Software Fixes
A Reddit post making the rounds this week has struck a nerve with a lot of Rivian owners, and it highlights a…
Owners Flag Possible Gen 2 Rivian Charging Bug in Sub Freezing Temps
A few RivianTrackr readers and viewers have reached out over the past few days to share reports of a potential software issue…
Digital Key Is Coming to Gen 2 Rivian Vehicles in the 2025.46 Update
Wassym from Rivian shared that Digital Key support is officially coming to Gen 2 vehicles with the 2025.46 OTA update later this…
Predictions: Rivian Autonomy Day and the Moment Software Really Matters
Rivian Autonomy Day is set for December 11, and for the first time it really feels like Rivian is ready to stop…
RJ Scaringe Confirms Universal Hands Free on Gen 2 R1 Before Autonomy Day
RJ Scaringe just dropped a pretty huge nugget during his Fireside Chat at Actuate 2025, and it could not have come at…
If Tesla Adds CarPlay, Rivian’s Stance Could Get Harder To Defend
Tesla spent years insisting that CarPlay would never touch its in-car ecosystem. Now Bloomberg says the company is quietly testing it and…
Rivian Gen 2 Vehicles Now Calibrate Cameras While Driving
Over the last few software updates, Rivian quietly introduced a feature that lets Gen 2 vehicle cameras calibrate while you drive. Instead of…
Review – Rivian 2025.38 Update Brings Climate Hold, IONNA Support, and Big Charging Upgrades
Rivian’s rolling out software update 2025.38, and it’s packed with useful quality-of-life upgrades that make daily driving just a little smoother. I…
Rivian Trades Movie Magic for Swamp Vibes in This Year’s Halloween Car Costume
Rivian’s Halloween mode is back, and this year’s Car Costume takes things to a whole new level. Inspired by Bayou Country, the latest chapter in…