2025 Rivian R1S, R1T Get More Power, New Tech

Just three years after launching its first products, electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian has unveiled the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. The look won’t be dramatically different, but the company says it has “hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, a completely redesigned software experience, and improved custom drives…” Source: Kelley Blue Book

Recall Alert: Rivian R1S, R1T

Rivian has recalled 2,334 vehicles, including the 2023-2024 model year R1S SUV, R1T pickup and EDV delivery van, because headlights may be set too low. The company has told federal safety officials that factory technicians misplaced headlights on certain production days. Rivian has been involved in accidents and… Source: Kelley Blue Book

Tried Out The New Over-the-air Update For Rivian R1T And R1S EV

EV maker Rivian has rolled out over-the-air updates for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. This moves all drive-related settings closer to the driver’s right hand, regroups the drive modes, and makes room for a handy gauge page. Towing is no longer a standalone mode, but is now a trailer feature that can be selected for most on-road or off-road Read More