How Rivian Could Monetize Its Autonomy Platform Across the Auto Industry

Universal Hands-Free

Rivian is building something that looks a lot bigger than “just” a better driver assist system. If you zoom out, the real product is the full autonomy pipeline, the in-vehicle compute, the electrical architecture that ties it all together, and the tooling to ship updates safely at scale. That is exactly the kind of stuff legacy automakers keep tripping over,…

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Merry Christmas from RivianTrackr

Gear Guard Christmas

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to this incredible community. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found RivianTrackr this year, I truly appreciate every read, comment, share, message, and conversation along the way. This year has been packed with big Rivian moments, software updates, events, interviews, and a lot of fun nerding…

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Rivian Launches New R1S Cargo Divider for $150 on the Gear Shop

R1S Cargo Divider

Rivian added a new accessory to the Gear Shop, the R1S Cargo Divider, priced at $150. The divider uses an adjustable, telescoping frame that clicks into the R1S cargo rails and tie downs, letting you size the cargo area around whatever you are hauling. When you are not using it, the whole thing stores neatly under the rear load floor,…

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Universal Hands-Free Is Just the Beginning of Rivian’s 2026 Autonomy Push

Universal Hands-Free

Rivian’s 2025.46 software update is less about what just launched and more about what’s coming next. Yes, Gen 2 R1T and R1S owners now have Universal Hands-Free, but this update really feels like the foundation for Rivian’s autonomy push in 2026. Universal Hands-Free is part of Rivian Autonomy+, which begins charging in February 2026. Pricing will be $49.99 per month…

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Hankook Expands EV Optimized iON HT Tire Lineup With New Rivian Compatible Sizes

Hankook iON HT

Hankook is expanding its EV optimized iON HT tire lineup with three new sizes that work perfectly on Rivian vehicles, giving owners more efficient all season options across multiple wheel sizes. For 22″ owners, the new 275/50R22 is a true drop in replacement for the factory size. It averages around $329 per tire, carries an 80,000 mile warranty, and earns…

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