Rivian News and Rumors

Gerard Dwyer Named Chief Information Officer at Rivian

Rivian has officially announced a leadership update as Gerard Dwyer steps into the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Dwyer shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing his excitement to help lead Rivian’s technology strategy during one of the company’s most pivotal moments yet—with the launch of the R2 just around the corner. For the last four years, Gerard has been serving as Rivian’s Vice President of Business Finance. During that time, he worked closely with CFO Claire Rauh McDonough and…

Rivian’s Upcoming Orlando Service Center Is Taking Shape

I took a trip to the upcoming Rivian Service Center in Orlando after spotting permit activity—and it’s looking promising. This new location will be much larger than Rivian’s existing service footprint in Central Florida and should help expand appointment availability, especially as we gear up for the R2 launch in 2026. While construction is still underway inside, I walk you through an exterior tour of the site and what to expect. The facility is expected to open in the coming…

Rivian R1T / R1S Heavy Duty Aluminum Front Skid Plate by EV Sportline

Installing the EV Sportline Heavy Duty Skid Plate on the Rivian R1T

In this video, I showcase the installation and review of the EV Sportline Heavy Duty Aluminum Front Skid Plate on my Rivian R1T I detail the straightforward installation process, which involves removing the stock plastic cover and bolting the new skid plate into place using the provided hardware—no permanent modifications required. EV Sportline official installation video

Rivian Adds 18 New Locations to Its Adventure Network Map

Rivian just gave its Adventure Network a solid boost, updating the map with a fresh batch of upcoming charging sites across the U.S. Shoutout to RANTracker for catching this update and keeping the community in the loop. These new sites are currently in different phases—some are just entering planning, others are deep in permitting or already under construction. Here’s the full list of what’s coming: Before this update, the Rivian Adventure Network was sitting at 108 operational sites—and that number…

RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 3 - Chad Moran

RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 3: Rivian Inventory Tracking, Stats & Tools Built for Superfans

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Chad Moran, the creator of Rivian Roamer, a comprehensive platform designed for Rivian enthusiasts. Chad shares his journey from being a Tesla owner to becoming deeply involved in the Rivian community and the inspiration behind launching Rivian Roamer. We delve into the platform’s features, including real-time inventory tracking for new and pre-owned R1T and R1S models, detailed software update information, and the innovative Roamer Dashboard, which offers users insightful data…