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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 spent some time testing everything that’s new in this release, including Climate Hold, auto cabin ventilation, Plug & Charge support for IONNA and Electrify America, and a few hidden tweaks Rivian didn’t exactly highlight. Plus included in this release is all the Halloween goodies which you can check out in my other video. Check out my full hands-on…

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 Rivian’s Real Rivian Adventures campaign, it transforms your R1T or R1S into a swampy, fog-filled party on wheels. If you remember last year’s Halloween Car Costumes, Rivian went all out with movie-inspired themes like Back to the Future and Knight Rider. They were a hit among owners but likely not cheap to pull off, since licensing big franchises can get expensive…

Rivian’s 2025.34 update is here and I had the chance to dive into it early. The big highlights include Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation, which can save you 20% or more by automatically charging at off-peak hours, plus new custom audio profiles and refinements to the equalizer. Gen 2 owners get even more with Enhanced Highway Assist and the new Co-Steer feature, letting you gently adjust lane position without disengaging the system, along with broader availability and improved lane centering. Across…