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Leaked Images Reveal Rivian Also E-Bike Ahead of Official Launch

Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, Also, is just weeks away from officially unveiling its first product, but thanks to Electrek, we may already have a good idea of what’s coming. In a behind-the-scenes marketing video, Also accidentally revealed several frames of the new e-bike before censoring kicked in, giving us a clearer look at the design. The leaked images show a silver e-bike with roughly 20-inch wheels, front and rear suspension, and a unique frame design that blends the look of a…

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Rivian Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant Creating 7,500 Jobs and Building R2 and R3

Rivian just took a big step forward in Georgia. On September 16, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony at its new manufacturing site outside Social Circle. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and plenty of local leaders were there to help mark the occasion. This is a huge deal for both Rivian and the state. The plant is expected to bring 7,500 permanent jobs by 2030 along with 2,000…

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Rivian Commercial Delivery Van Hits Bring a Trailer Auction

A rare chance to snag a Rivian Commercial Delivery Van popped up on Bring a Trailer, where bidding has already reached $33,500 at the time of writing. Rivian normally only sells these vans directly to fleet owners through its website, so this might be one of the only ways for an individual buyer to get their hands on one. The listing is for the Delivery 500, which is the smaller of Rivian’s two commercial van offerings. It comes with 161…

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What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.34

Update 09/17/2025: Digital Key has been removed from the upcoming 2025.34 software update for further testing. Rivian’s 2025.34 software update is currently being tested internally and will be rolling out soon. This release brings major upgrades across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, from smarter charging to enhanced driver assistance and a new digital key for Gen 2. Here’s what’s on the way: Gen 1 Gen 2 See full release notes

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Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates

Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all owners are already in the clear thanks to recent OTA updates. The issue traces back to vehicles running software prior to version 2025.18.30. Rivian discovered that in rare cases Highway Assist could misclassify a situation at very low speeds, leading to a one-time functional limitation. This happened in one reported field incident involving a 2025 R1S, where the…

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