Rivian News and Rumors

Best TWRAPS Accessories for Rivian R1T and R1S Owners

07/18/2025 at 3:10pm
Accessories, Rivian
Jose Castillo

Disclosure: This content was created in partnership with TWRAPS as part of a sponsored collaboration. All views and opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my independent evaluation of the products featured. In this post, I’m teaming up with TWRAPS to spotlight some of their best accessories for Rivian owners. I’ve tested a handful of their products on my R1T, including their screen protectors, front bumper PPF, and center console organizer, and I’ve been really impressed with the fit…

July 2025 Rivian Offers & Incentives (UPDATED)

07/17/2025 at 2:17pm
Rivian
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Jose Castillo

Rivian just launched its July offers, and there are some solid ways to save if you’re looking to lease or buy an R1T or R1S. Here’s a quick and easy rundown. These offers run through the end of July. We’ll update this post if Rivian adds anything new. Last Updated: 07/17/2025 $6,500 Lease Bonus Lease a new 2025 R1T or R1S with the Tri-Motor setup, including California Dune if available, and Rivian will cover $6,500 of the cost. This stacks…

Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta as Georgia Expansion Grows

07/17/2025 at 12:56pm
Company News, Rivian
Jose Castillo

Rivian is opening a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta by the end of 2025, further cementing its growing presence in Georgia. The office will be located at the Junction Krog District building along the Atlanta Beltline and is expected to house 100 employees initially, growing to 500 as operations expand in 2026. This move ties into Rivian’s broader $5 billion investment in the state, including its upcoming 7,500-person manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North near Social Circle. Governor Brian…

Rivian Adds 2026 R1T and R1S Inventory to R1 Shop

07/17/2025 at 10:53am
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T
Jose Castillo

Rivian has officially added 2026 model year R1T and R1S vehicles to the R1 Shop, but it’s not a full turnover just yet. You’ll still find plenty of 2025 inventory listed alongside the new builds, giving shoppers a mix of options to choose from. One of the biggest physical differences for 2026 is the addition of NACS charging ports, which now come standard. That’s a major shift from 2025 models, which still use CCS and will require an adapter to…

Rivian Opens AI Development Hub in London to Advance Autonomous Driving

07/16/2025 at 9:24am
Autonomy, Rivian, Software
Jose Castillo

Rivian is officially heading to London. This morning, the EV maker announced a brand-new international office in the UK, focused entirely on artificial intelligence development. The goal? To build out a global hub for Rivian’s next-generation autonomy efforts. This new London office joins Rivian’s growing international footprint, which already includes teams in Vancouver, Amsterdam, and Belgrade. So why the UK? According to Rivian, the country is quickly becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence engineering. By opening a dedicated office…