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Wassym Bensaid with a yellow Rivian R1T behind him

Rivian’s Software and Tech Roadmap

Earlier today, Rivian hosted a Q&A session at the Venice Rivian Space, led by Quinn from Snazzy Labs and featuring Rivian’s Wassym Bensaid. The event covered exciting updates, including Rivian’s new partnership with Volkswagen and upcoming features for current and future vehicles. The conversation was packed with insights about Rivian’s technology, software plans, and how the company is staying true…

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Rivian Owners Can Now Order XPEL Protection Options Directly From Rivian’s Gear Shop

Rivian is making it easier than ever for R1T and R1S owners to protect and customize their vehicles. Through a new collaboration with XPEL, Rivian owners in the U.S. and Canada can now order XPEL Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Window Film directly through the Rivian Gear Shop. This partnership enhances convenience for Rivian owners by offering set pricing, seamless…

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Google Casting Coming to Rivian Vehicles with 2024.47 Software Update

In an exciting announcement during a Q&A session this morning, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed that Google Casting will be introduced in the 2024.47 software update. This highly anticipated feature, initially revealed earlier this year, is a significant step in Rivian’s continued efforts to enhance in-vehicle technology. Google Casting allows seamless integration of Google’s ecosystem with Rivian’s vehicles,…

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VIDEO: Goodbye Gen 1 R1T – A Comprehensive Ownership Review

After nearly 3 years, countless road trips, and over 50,000 miles, I’m saying goodbye to my 2022 Rivian R1T Quad Motor. Before I trade it in for the Gen 2, I’m sharing everything about my ownership experience. The good: Incredible performance, road trip adventures, and software updates that keep improving the truck. The bad: Service quirks, early design flaws, and…

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Atlanta Fire Department Adds Rivian Electric Trucks to Fleet

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) is introducing Rivian vehicles as its first EV response vehicles. These trucks will be used citywide to handle the city’s high volume of medical emergencies more efficiently, especially in heavy traffic. A Solution for Busy Streets EMS calls make up 63% of AFRD’s workload, with over 14,000 calls between July and September. The compact…

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