In Rivian software update 2024.27, Rivian introduced a new way for Generation 2 owners to download new autonomy and mapping data without requiring the vehicle to get a full new software update. Reddit user u/boilerball01 shared a first look at this in action on his Gen 2 Rivian. Titled “Rivian Autonomy Platform data”, you can find this new section added…
Rivian Vice President of Manufacturing, Tim Fallon, is leaving Rivian after 2 years at the company. Fallon had been instrumental in ramping operations at the Normal, IL factory. Fallon will be joining Stellantis as the head of Manufacturing in North America. Carlo Materazzo who is the Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics, will be stepping up in the interim…
Owners who have been waiting for Gen 2 R1T with Large batteries will be thrilled to know that we are starting to see these vehicles hit the R1 Shop. There are an extremely limited number of these vehicles currently on the R1 Shop and as a reminder, these are not real Large battery packs but software-locked Max packs. As a…
Update 05/20/2025: This trick does not allow you to use Google Cast or YouTube because these require Connect+. Rivian recently introduced its new subscription service called Connect+ which allows your Rivian to stay connected and use native media apps. While every Rivian owner gets a free 60-day trial of Connect+, many may opt out to pay for the service which…
Gen 2 Rivian owners are in for a treat with the latest software update 2024.27, which introduces High Beams Assist with a new Adaptive option. This feature automatically activates high beams in low-light conditions when the vehicle doesn’t detect street lights or other illumination from the road. Additionally, the Adaptive option partially dims the high beams when the front camera…
