Rivian News and Rumors

Rivian’s Pacific Northwest Expansion Continues with New Bothell Location

01/15/2025
Jose Castillo

Rivian’s expanding again—this time with a shiny new service center planned for Bothell. The electric adventure brand has locked down a 45,000-square-foot spot at the North Creek Commerce Center, making it their fourth service center in the Puget Sound region. With existing locations in Bellevue and Seattle, plus another coming to Fife, they’re making it easier than ever for local owners to get their EVs serviced without a big road trip. Bothell is becoming a prime spot for businesses that…

Rivian Outsells Ford in Electric Van Sales in 2024

Rivian had a big win in 2024, selling more electric delivery vans in the U.S. than Ford. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, Rivian sold 13,560 vans, which was a 68% increase compared to 2023. Meanwhile, Ford sold 12,610 E-Transit vans in 2024—a solid jump from 7,672 sold in 2023 but not enough to beat Rivian. Why Rivian’s Van Sales are Taking Off Rivian’s vans are doing well thanks to its big deal with Amazon, which uses them for its delivery fleet. These vans have become…

Biden Administration Finalizes Crackdown on Chinese Vehicles

01/14/2025
Jose Castillo

Quick Takeaways Why Is the U.S. Banning Chinese Cars? It all comes down to concerns about national security. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo explained it pretty bluntly: “We don’t want two million Chinese cars on the road and then realize … we have a threat.” The government is worried that the software and hardware in these vehicles could be used for spying or cyberattacks. This isn’t an isolated issue. The U.S. has already slapped higher tariffs on Chinese EV imports. What…

Breaking: Rivian R1S Flaunts a New Purple Look!

Rivian fans with sharp eyes have spotted a stunning purple R1S Quad Motor Gen 2 cruising around California! This could be one of the new colors Rivian plans to introduce this year. Notably, it’s sporting new 22” Sport wheels with a bronze shimmer—a sleek new design—and a Gear Guard badge featuring a purple-vested “Gear Guard” that perfectly complements the new hue. With Rivian’s recent updates, we’re expecting an official announcement soon, likely unveiling this color alongside others and news about native NACS support. We’ll share more as it drops—stay tuned!…

See How Rivian Builds Their Interfaces with Unreal Engine

01/13/2025
Jose Castillo

Unreal Fest Seattle 2024 brought some serious tech magic! Rivian and Unreal took the stage to show how they built and evolved Rivian’s UE-powered interfaces—starting with the R1T and scaling up across their entire lineup. If you’re wondering what an HMI is, it stands for Human-Machine Interface—basically, the digital displays and controls that make interacting with your vehicle seamless, from navigation to music and everything in between. This session dives deep into Rivian’s journey, from launching the first Unreal Engine-powered HMI on the road to…