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Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

04/19/2025
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and it’s great to see a concrete update on it. Wassym confirmed it will be available on both Gen 1 and…

Rivian Opens Yosemite Charging Outpost to All EVs Ahead of National Parks Week

Rivian has opened its Yosemite Charging Outpost to all EVs, joining 30 other Rivian Adventure Network sites already available to non-Rivian drivers. Located near the entrance to Yosemite National Park, the site offers fast charging powered by 100% renewable energy. The announcement coincides with the start of National Parks Week on April 19, when all 63 U.S. national parks offer free admission. By expanding access to its chargers, Rivian is making it easier for all EV drivers to explore the…

Would She Buy It Again? My Wife’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 Experience

04/18/2025
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Jose Castillo

In this video, I sit down with my wife Ashley—who’s definitely not a car person—to get her honest thoughts on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. She’s been daily driving it after spending time behind the wheel of both my Rivian and our old Tesla Model Y. We talk about what she likes, what drives her nuts, and how it compares to the other EVs she’s experienced. Spoiler: her take is refreshingly real and not full of car jargon.

Blink Charging Partners with Eco-Movement to Improve Charger Visibility

Blink Charging just made it easier for EV drivers to find its chargers by teaming up with Eco-Movement—a company that specializes in tracking EV charging stations around the world. Thanks to this partnership, Blink’s chargers will now show up more reliably on popular apps and maps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, in-car navigation, and EV charging apps. As soon as new Blink chargers go live, Eco-Movement updates them in real-time so drivers always have the latest info. This means you…

RJ Scaringe Talks Tariffs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Rivian’s U.S. Focus

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appeared on The Claman Countdown to discuss how the EV maker is responding to new 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported vehicles and parts. While Rivian builds its vehicles in Illinois and develops key components like motors and software in-house, Scaringe acknowledged the company still relies on a global supply chain—including parts that originate from or are processed overseas. “The supply chain is complex,” Scaringe said. “We build the big pieces here, but many components…