Update: Rivian has clarified that the R2 will in fact have a powered trunk. Originally shared on Reddit, Brian Gase, the Chief Engineer of Special Projects at Rivian, has revealed that the upcoming Rivian R2 will not feature fold-flat front seats as seen in the R2 prototype currently touring North America. Many Rivian fans, including myself, speculated that the fold-flat…
A few months ago while I was in Seattle for the Rivian Launch Mode event, I was able to get a first look at the new Rivian Travel Kitchen. The Rivian Travel Kitchen folds into a suitcase-like design that can be used in any Rivian vehicle using a standard 110v outlet and features the following: The Rivian Travel Kitchen will…
Rivian’s expansion plans for its Normal, Illinois factory have taken a significant step forward with a unanimous vote of approval from the town’s planning commission. The electric vehicle manufacturer is set to embark on a substantial project that will see the addition of 208,000 square feet to its existing plant, alongside the construction of a new 1.14 million square foot…
60-Day Trial of Connect+, Apple Music Now Available in the Media App, Audible Now Available in the Media App, Power Outlets Improvements, High Beams Assist Now with Adaptive Option, Rivian Autonomy Platform Data Update Improvements, and More
Rivian has just released a new mobile app update (v2.12.1) which features general bug fixes but more importantly, now advertises a 3-month free trial of Apple Music! Once you download the new mobile app from the Apple App Store, there are 2 ways to see the offer: If you already have an active Apple Music subscription, this offer is not…
