Relaying the Latest in Rivian and EV News

Rivian is taking driver assistance to the next level with Enhanced Highway Assist Gen2, delivering hands-free driving on compatible highways while keeping safety a top priority. With advanced driver attention monitoring and autonomous lane-keeping, this update marks a major step forward in Rivian’s autonomy platform.

Rivian has made another adjustment to its referral program, eliminating the 6 months of free unlimited charging that was previously offered to new buyers and referrers. While the $500 in reward points remains, this marks a shift in Rivian’s incentive strategy. Here’s what this means for current and future owners.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has revealed the company’s latest innovation—the ‘Maximus’ drive unit for the upcoming R2 platform. Featuring a dramatically simplified stator design, Maximus slashes the number of welds from 264 to just 24, paving the way for massive efficiency gains and cost savings.

Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s have teamed up to create a fully electric Scoop Truck, serving ice cream with zero emissions! This partnership blends sustainability with sweet treats, debuting at SXSW before embarking on a nationwide tour. Learn more about how Rivian’s innovation is making ice cream delivery greener than ever.

Rivian is rolling out hands-free highway driving for Gen 2 R1 vehicles, making long drives safer and more comfortable. Learn about its key features and availability.

Rivian has issued a recall for certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles due to headlamp issues in cold weather. Learn what’s causing the issue and how to schedule a free repair.