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How Rivian's New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian

How Rivian's New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian

Rivian Rewards earns buyers and referrers free charging and points they can put toward various Rivian products.

By Tim Levin Aug 29 2024

China's Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible

China's Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible

Plus, calls for Software-Defined Vehicle standards, and Tesla asks Canada for a tariff break on its Chinese-built EVs.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 29 2024

Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened (Updated)

Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened (Updated)

The damaged R1S and R1T vehicles were reportedly waiting to be shipped to customers.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 26 2024

Recreational Vehicles

Rivian’s New $1,400 Travel Kitchen Folds In Half And Fits The R1, R2 And R3

Rivian’s New $1,400 Travel Kitchen Folds In Half And Fits The R1, R2 And R3

We loved the R1T camp kitchen. But with that out of the picture, Rivian’s new travel kitchen is possibly the next best thing.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 15 2024

Rivian Won't Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan

Rivian Won't Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan

Rivian's Connect+ adds streaming apps like Audible and Apple Music, but it's an extra $14.99 a month.

By Kevin Williams Aug 13 2024

The Rivian R2's Charging Port Just Got Much, Much Better

The Rivian R2's Charging Port Just Got Much, Much Better

The location will better accommodate Rivian owners filling up at Tesla Superchargers by placing the port on the "correct" side.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 9 2024

Critical Materials

America Is Divided: Let China's Automakers Build Here, Or Not?

America Is Divided: Let China's Automakers Build Here, Or Not?

Plus, Nissan's former top boss fears a Honda "takeover," and Rivian doubles down on cost-cutting.

By Patrick George Aug 7 2024

The Auto Industry Is Tired Of Politics Screwing With EVs

The Auto Industry Is Tired Of Politics Screwing With EVs

Plus, the U.S. is expected to ban Chinese software in autonomous cars and German automakers restart ICE R&D spending.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 6 2024

Critical Materials

Why Mercedes Is Copying BMW's Homework On Future EVs

Why Mercedes Is Copying BMW's Homework On Future EVs

The "jellybean" thing didn't work out for Mercedes. Plus, Lucid and Rivian report their finances soon and Ford makes bank on fleet trucks.

By Patrick George Aug 5 2024

19:45 Ownership Experience

Rivian R1T Owner Says Build Quality Is On Par With Germans

Rivian R1T Owner Says Build Quality Is On Par With Germans

The Rivian R1T has delivered for this Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Ford F-150 Raptor owner.

By Wade Malone Aug 4 2024

Rivian Won't Get Rid Of The PRNDL Stalk Like Tesla

Rivian Won't Get Rid Of The PRNDL Stalk Like Tesla

"Yes you could save some costs, but we don’t see it as a customer benefit," Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe said.

By Tim Levin Aug 2 2024

Here’s How Much An EV Could Save You, Based On Your State

Here’s How Much An EV Could Save You, Based On Your State

No matter where you live or what car you buy, every EV is cheaper to fill up than a comparable gas car.

By Tim Levin Aug 1 2024

Commercial Vehicles

Amazon Has Over 15,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Now

Amazon Has Over 15,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Now

The American e-commerce giant increased its U.S. EDV fleet by 50% in roughly nine months.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 1 2024

Volkswagen And Rivian Are Teaming Up On Software In $5 Billion Deal (Updated)

Volkswagen And Rivian Are Teaming Up On Software In $5 Billion Deal (Updated)

The California startup gets a big cash pile, and Volkswagen gets the expertise it needs to solve some long-running tech problems.

By Tim Levin Jul 29 2024

Range / Efficiency

Here Are The Large Electric SUVs With The Most Range

Here Are The Large Electric SUVs With The Most Range

They can haul the entire family and still go the distance.

By Ty Duffy Jul 26 2024

Ownership Experience

Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore

Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore

A new J.D. Power survey shows that Tesla is being "surpassed" by other EV makers, and those cars rank higher than gas ones too.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 26 2024

Rivian Just Dramatically Cut Charging Time With A Software Update

Rivian Just Dramatically Cut Charging Time With A Software Update

There's a new fastest-charging Rivian and it's not the one you'd expect.

By Suvrat Kothari Jul 23 2024

Rivian's CEO Is Right. Apple CarPlay Is Overrated

Rivian's CEO Is Right. Apple CarPlay Is Overrated

Automakers are getting better at software than most customers realize, but they still cling to Apple CarPlay. How does that change?

By Patrick George Jul 23 2024

Rivian R2, R3 And R3X Prototypes Examined In Detail In New Video

Rivian R2, R3 And R3X Prototypes Examined In Detail In New Video

The R3 and performance-oriented R3X are set to become Rivian’s smallest offerings when they debut in late 2026 or early 2027.

By Andrei Nedelea Jul 23 2024

Hyundai Throws Cash At Lobbying As Trump Vows To Nuke EV Subsidies

Hyundai Throws Cash At Lobbying As Trump Vows To Nuke EV Subsidies

Plus, Rivian CEO wants the world to stop copying the Tesla Model Y and Musk delays Optimus robot by a year.

By Rob Stumpf Jul 23 2024

Here’s Why Rivian’s Partnerships With Ford And Mercedes-Benz Fell Apart

Here’s Why Rivian’s Partnerships With Ford And Mercedes-Benz Fell Apart

It had nothing to do with electric motors or batteries. And now with Volkswagen, Rivian reckons it has the winning ticket.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 23 2024

Here's Why Rivian Won't Put Apple CarPlay In Its EVs

Here's Why Rivian Won't Put Apple CarPlay In Its EVs

It all boils down to how easily drivers can use controls on the touchscreen. But is that a dealbreaker for CarPlay fans?

By Rob Stumpf Jul 22 2024

Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders

Rivian R2 Garners ‘Well Over 100,000’ Preorders

The momentum is building up for Rivian’s Tesla Model Y fighter.

By Suvrat Kothari Jul 22 2024

The Rivian R3X Will Be Next To Arrive After The R2: CEO

The Rivian R3X Will Be Next To Arrive After The R2: CEO

"Then we’ll bring in base R3 after R3X," CEO RJ Scaringe said in a podcast. He also dove deep into Rivian's Volkswagen partnership.

By Patrick George Jul 22 2024

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