Rivian News and Rumors

Jony Ive’s LoveFrom Helped Shape Rivian’s First E-Bike

06/06/2025 at 6:33pm
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s first electric bike might have Jony Ive’s design fingerprints all over it. According to a report by TechCrunch, LoveFrom, the design firm Ive started after leaving Apple, worked closely with Rivian on the project for about 18 months, beginning in early 2023. The e-bike was part of a skunkworks program inside Rivian, led by former Specialized executive Chris Yu. The team grew to about 70 people with backgrounds from Apple, Google, Tesla, and REI. That group eventually spun out into…

Rivian’s Pushing California Dune R1S Deals Hard

06/06/2025 at 2:08pm
Rivian, Rivian R1S
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is going all-in to move California Dune R1S inventory, and the lease deals right now are honestly some of the best I’ve seen. If you’ve been on the fence, this might be the time to jump. Here are the offers you can currently stack up: Order here with my referral code! Once you order, email me and I’ll help you make sure all the incentives get applied.

Rivian’s New Security Feature Could Leave You Stranded

Video – Why Rivian’s New Security Feature Might Catch You Off Guard

06/06/2025 at 11:34am
Rivian, Software, Video
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Jose Castillo

Rivian just rolled out Multi-Factor Drive, a new security feature that requires you to approve driving from your phone before the vehicle can start. It’s a big step for security, but it might not be ideal in every situation. In this video, I walk through how it works, share some pros and cons, and explain why losing your phone on a trail could become a real problem. Let me know what you think, smart upgrade or unnecessary hassle?

Every New Product Rivian Just Launched in the Gear Shop

06/05/2025 at 1:07pm
Accessories, Rivian
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s latest Gear Shop update is packed with fresh accessories, apparel, and official replacement parts for both R1T and R1S owners—and a few adorable surprises for kids. From rugged mats to festival-ready blankets, here’s a full rundown of what just launched. Apparel & Gear Guard Collection Gear Guard Socks 2-Pack (Mid-Calf)$30.00 – Step into adventure with socks inspired by Gear Guard himself. Made from BCI cotton for all-day comfort and sustainability. Gear Guard Vest (Coral Red)$90 – A lightweight, everyday…

Robot delivering Amazon packages with Rivian Commercial Van in background

Amazon’s Robots Might Soon Deliver Your Packages

Amazon is getting ready to test humanoid robots that could soon deliver packages straight from Rivian electric vans to your doorstep. A new report says Amazon built a testing course, nicknamed a “humanoid park”, at one of its San Francisco offices. It includes a real Rivian van so robots can practice hopping in and out, navigating walkways, and dropping off packages like a real delivery driver would. Amazon already uses over 20,000 Rivian vans for deliveries and plans to grow…