This update adds Plug & Charge support for Electrify America and IONNA chargers, new climate features like Climate Hold and Auto Cabin Ventilation, and improvements to the app launcher and camping mode. Gen 2 owners will also see better tap-to-unlock performance. It’s a solid quality-of-life update focused on everyday usability and comfort.
Back in September, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joined Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference to talk about what’s next for the company, everything from the upcoming R2 platform to the Volkswagen joint venture. But the part that really stood out was autonomy. RJ revealed that Rivian is aiming to roll out “situational” Level 3 autonomy…
According to the San Francisco Business Times, the two automakers’ tech-focused company, RV Tech, is hunting for a new headquarters in Palo Alto. They’re looking for around 75,000 square feet to handle the rapid growth that’s coming. A spokesperson for RV Tech said the move is all about getting closer to Silicon Valley’s deep talent pool. The new HQ will focus…
Rivian’s Kick Turn and RAD Tuner features are still missing in action. When the 2026 R1T and R1S launched back in June, Rivian showed off two exciting new capabilities: Kick Turn, which lets the truck pivot almost in place on loose surfaces, and RAD Tuner, a built-in real-time tuning system for suspension and drive dynamics. Both were promised to arrive…
Let’s be honest, this isn’t something any of us want to think about. Emergencies aren’t fun to talk about, but they’re incredibly important to understand, especially with EVs. Whether it’s a crash, a dead 12-volt battery, or a loss of power after an accident, knowing what to do could make all the difference. That’s why I wanted to highlight something Rivian does…