Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian Adds 2026 R1T and R1S Inventory to R1 Shop

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

Review – Rivian Brings Google Maps In 2025.22 Update

07/15/2025 at 10:04am
Rivian, Software
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s 2025.22 software update is here, and the big news is that Google Maps is finally integrated! In this video, I walk through everything new in this update, including a hands-on demo of Google Maps in action, updates to driver assistance with a trailer hitch accessory, improved vehicle dynamics for Gen 2 R1T and R1S, and a few smaller quality-of-life changes. As a reminder, Rivian software updates are rolled out in batches. Connect+ subscribers will get priority.

2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition to Auction with No Reserve

07/14/2025 at 8:50pm
Rivian, Rivian R1S
Jose Castillo

Rivian is debuting a bespoke showstopper at Pebble Beach Car Week: the 2026 R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition, built exclusively for Broad Arrow’s Monterey auction and offered with no reserve. Estimated to fetch around $130,000, this one-off SUV blends performance and artistry in true Rivian fashion. It packs 1,025 horsepower from a quad-motor setup, launching from 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds and running the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds. With advanced torque vectoring and off-road tuning, it’s just as capable on trails as it is cruising coastal highways. The exterior…

Rivian Opening New Service + Demo Center in Orlando North This Saturday

07/14/2025 at 2:44pm
Rivian, Service, Spaces
Jose Castillo

Rivian fans in Central Florida, mark your calendars. Rivian is hosting a grand opening celebration for its new Orlando North Service + Demo Center on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This new location at 4000 Shader Rd., Orlando, FL 32808 marks Rivian’s second Service + Demo Center in the Orlando area, giving current and future owners more access to service, support, and hands-on experiences. The event will include: I’ll be there too, repping RivianTrackr and handing out free RivianTrackr stickers to anyone who stops by,…