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Rivian Unveils Enhanced Highway Assist for Gen2 R1's: A New Era of Hands-Free Driving
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 Updates Referral Program: Free Charging Perk Removed
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 Reveals Game-Changing ‘Maximus’ Drive Unit for R2
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 Unveil All-Electric Scoop Truck for Sustainable Ice Cream Delights
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 to Launch Hands-Free Highway Driving for Gen 2 R1 Vehicles
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 Recalls 2025 R1S and R1T Due to Headlamp Issue in Cold Weather
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.
How Rivian & AWS Are Speeding Up Self-Driving Tech
Rivian is using AWS to speed up self-driving development by transferring massive amounts of test data in minutes instead of days. Learn how this game-changing upgrade helps Rivian improve autonomous driving faster!
Rivian Expands Fleet Sales: Electric Vans Now Available for All Business
Rivian is expanding beyond Amazon! Fleet owners can now purchase Rivian electric vans, making it easier for businesses to go electric. Learn more!
Rivian’s 2025.06 Update Brings Easy Wheel Swaps for Owners!
Rivian’s 2025.06 update makes wheel swaps easier than ever! Now, R1T and R1S owners can change their wheels without a service visit—just swap, select in the software, and go!
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Discusses Impact of EV Incentives Rollback and the Future of Electric Vehicles
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses the potential impact of President Trump's EV incentive rollback, why Rivian's success is not reliant on tax credits, and the company’s focus on innovation in the electric vehicle market.
ChargePoint Introduces Anti-Theft and Anti-Vandalism Solutions for EV Chargers
ChargePoint unveils new anti-theft and anti-vandalism solutions for EV chargers, including a cut-resistant cable and tamper-detection alarms to protect infrastructure and support EV adoption.
Rivian’s Autonomous Driving Vision: Hands-Free in 2025, Eyes-Off in 2026
Discover Rivian’s roadmap for autonomous driving, featuring hands-free driving in 2025 and advanced eyes-off capabilities in 2026. Explore how Rivian aims to rival Tesla with innovation focused on safety and off-road adventures.