Video – RJ Talks Rivian’s Future in Autonomy

Rivian just dropped a new video. RJ Scaringe and James Philbin break down their new highway assist feature, rolling out this week with the 2025.06 update for Gen 2 Rivians.

The short version? Hands-free highway driving is here, but this is just the start. Rivian built their system in-house with some seriously advanced AI, and they’re planning to keep adding features over time. Basically, they’re setting up for way more autonomy down the road instead of just a one-and-done feature.

If you’ve been wondering how Rivian’s self-driving game stacks up, this video gives some insight. Check it out and let me know—does this get you hyped for the future, or are you waiting to see how it actually performs?

Jose Castillo Founder and Editor

Jose Castillo is the founder of RivianTrackr and has owned and driven Rivians since early in the brand's consumer history. He currently drives an R1S and an R2 in Florida and uses Universal Hands-Free every day. As a credentialed Rivian journalist, he has covered the R2 First Drive in Park City and SXSW firsthand and has spoken directly with Rivian's software and autonomy leadership.

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