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2025.14 Software Update

Rivian just rolled out a new software update for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, bringing a mix of fun and functional improvements. One standout is the new Spotify DJ feature, an AI-powered guide that curates music just for you and even offers commentary on the tracks and artists—available under Media > Spotify > DJ. On the driver-assist side, Rivian has improved how your vehicle gets real-time updates about road construction and speed limits, helping features like Highway Assist perform more smoothly. There are also a handful of quality-of-life upgrades, like your driver profile now saving navigation and display preferences, recent Apple Music and Spotify searches sticking around across profiles, and a slew of bug fixes—from Alexa volume issues to faster infotainment app loading. Just make sure your vehicle’s connected to Wi-Fi to get the latest data automatically.

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Rivian and Databricks

How Rivian Uses Databricks to Power Smarter EVs and a Better Driver Experience

Rivian isn’t just building electric trucks and SUVs—it’s building a data-driven future for the entire EV industry. With over 100,000 Rivian vehicles on the road today, each one continuously generates massive amounts of IoT data. To make sense of it all and turn that raw information into real-world improvements, Rivian has partnered with Databricks and their Data Intelligence Platform. This…

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Rivian Service Center

Rivian’s Service Struggles Are Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve

Let’s be real: Rivian’s service situation has been rough. As more R1Ts and R1Ss hit the road, service centers got slammed — and owners were left waiting weeks or even months for basic appointments. It’s been one of the biggest sore spots in what’s otherwise a pretty awesome ownership experience. The core issue? Rivian just didn’t build out their service…

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Rivian R1S Gets Police-Ready Thanks to EV Sportline’s New Patrol EV Upfit

Rivian R1S Gets Police-Ready Thanks to EV Sportline’s New Patrol EV Upfit

Many people might not know this, but Rivian has been quietly building out an official Rivian Upfit Program — partnering with select companies to help customize vehicles for specific jobs and industries. One of those partners is our friend (and affiliate) EV Sportline, and they’ve been hard at work creating some pretty wild builds. If you’re wondering, what’s an upfit exactly? — it’s basically when…

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