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'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2

Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes.

I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People

I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People

Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.

Rivian's EV Tech Could Go Way Beyond Just Rivians And Volkswagens

Rivian's EV Tech Could Go Way Beyond Just Rivians And Volkswagens

The Rivian-VW joint venture could make the

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The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected

Rivian and Volkswagen are racing to bring next-generation software and electrical architecture to mass-market electric vehicles.

Rivian R2 'Will Underpin All Future EV Projects' At Volkswagen

Volkswagen's future electric vehicles will all be underpinned by the tech stack found in the upcoming Rivian R2, confirmed exec.

Rivians Will Get Seamless Plug-And-Charge At Ionna Stations

Despite supporting a new DC fast charging network, Rivian won’t abandon its own charging operation.

Rivian Will Unlock More Range For The R1S And R1T Via A Paid Software Upgrade

Rivian will enable some R1S and R1T owners to unlock more driving range and performance thanks to paywalls and over-the-air upgrades.

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Rivian Owners, Rejoice: No More Service Visits To Update Your Wheel Size

Rivian Owners, Rejoice: No More Service Visits To Update Your Wheel Size

Rivian’s electric trucks and SUVs are known for their impressive off-roading abilities. The R1S and R1T are marketed as adventure vehicles, and if you know the world of overlanding and off-roading, you know that people like to put bigger wheels on their cars to better cope with big obstacles.

Nissan Enters 'Emergency Recovery Mode'

Nissan Enters 'Emergency Recovery Mode'

Nissan, king of the 84-month auto loan, is still in trouble. The once-thriving brand has been spinning its tires to get out of a bad situation by throwing piles of cash in an attempt to convince consumers to buy its cars—but that wasn't enough. Now it's pressing the big red…

Rivian Declares War On Physical Buttons

Rivian Declares War On Physical Buttons

In the age of the touchscreen, many automakers are slapping a big ol' tablet-sized display to the center of a dashboard and calling it a day. This has led to another phenomenon: in-car minimalism. Tesla is one of the pioneers in this department—I mean, just look at the Model 3's…

Ford F-150 Lightning Production Hits A Speed Bump

Ford F-150 Lightning Production Hits A Speed Bump

The Ford F-150 Lightning was supposed to be the Blue Oval's big EV win. I mean, you take the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., convert it to electric, and unleash it on the masses. Surely that's a recipe for success, right? And in many ways, it has been—just with sales,…

Rivian Software Update Exclusive: New Drive Mode Screen And More

Rivian Software Update Exclusive: New Drive Mode Screen And More

We discuss Rivian's latest over-the-air update and its software edge in an exclusive interview with the VP of software, Wassym Bensaid.

Rivian Prepping Adaptive Battery Range Tracking, Drone Mode Software Updates

Rivian Prepping Adaptive Battery Range Tracking, Drone Mode Software Updates

Since launching the R1T in 2021, the California-based EV manufacturer has pushed 22 major software updates.

Rivian’s VP Of Software Development Envisions AI Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Experience

Rivian’s VP Of Software Development Envisions AI Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Experience

Wassym Bensaid shares his vision of self-monitoring vehicles and AI-powered problem detection.

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Rivian Software Executive Talks About Features And Upgrades In Q&A

Perhaps the best way to learn about a company's upcoming product features is to ask the source directly. Rivian's SVP of Software Development reveals plenty.

Rivian To Add Dashcam Feature, Towing Improvements Via OTA Updates

The Tesla-like dashcam update will be rolled out by the end of the month, while the bigger towing-related update will come in the summer.

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