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Rivian R1T Tops Satisfaction Rankings Among All EVs: J.D. Power

In Rivian’s first full year on the market, its R1T truck earned the best owner satisfaction score any electric vehicle has ever received from J.D.…

Written by Evan Williams February 28, 2023

Rivian Adds Snow Mode to Help With Winter Driving

Just in time for winter, Rivian is adding snow mode to the R1T and R1S, along with app control of the heated seats and wheel.

Written by Evan Williams December 20, 2022

2023 Rivian R1S Launch Edition Review: Not Intuitive but Worth the Effort

We spend a week in the Detroit winter finding out what the 2023 Rivian R1S Launch Edition SUV is all about. We came away impressed…

Written by Paul Eisenstein December 19, 2022

Rivian Recalls Nearly Every Vehicle Over Single Loose Nut

More than 12,000 Rivian R1T and R1S EVs are being recalled so the company can check a key steering/suspension part.

Written by Evan Williams October 10, 2022

Electric Car Camping Just Got More Comfortable: Rivian Camp Mode

Rivian makes its trucks and SUVs even more camp-friendly with an awesome over-the-air update. Rivian Camp Mode is coming soon.

Written by Heather Lea August 31, 2022

Rivian Special Projects Boss Talks Electric Off-Roading, Protecting Trails, and More

Rivian Special Projects Manager Matt Gaskins is a lifelong off-roader. He wants to bring that passion to the company’s customers along with the knowledge to…

Written by Evan Williams July 01, 2022

Rivian Delays Delivery Again, Musk Forecasts Bankruptcy

Some Rivian R1S reservation holders have already waited almost 3 years to take delivery. Now, Rivian says (again) they’ll have to keep waiting.

Written by Sam Anderson June 15, 2022

Rivian Recalls 502 Trucks, Citing Airbag Risk to Children

A sensor in the front passenger seat may be calibrated incorrectly. If so, airbags in the affected R1T trucks might pose a higher risk to…

Written by Sam Anderson May 17, 2022

Rivian Could Transform How You Haul Gear, Patents Breakthrough Modular Rack Mount System

A Rivian patent filing shows a new easy-use accessory mounting system that can even transmit power and communications.

Written by Evan Williams May 03, 2022

Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan

Two new EV charging stations in one Colorado state park may not sound like much. But the Rivian chargers are among the first outposts in…

Written by Sam Anderson March 30, 2022

I’m a ‘Pickup Man.’ One Drive in a Rivian Almost Converted Me to Electric

Will dyed-in-the-wool pickup owners consider a fully electric truck like the Rivian R1T? I took a spin in one to find out.

Written by Sean McCoy March 29, 2022

Rivian Retreats on Price Hike After Buyers Rebel

Rivian this week raced to damage control after triggering a potentially wholesale exodus of buyers.

Written by Paul Eisenstein March 04, 2022

Rivian ‘Gear Guard’ Secures and Watches Over Your Outdoor Equipment

Rivian now offers Gear Guard, a smart, comprehensive family of antitheft hardware and software for its R1T adventure trucks.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 17, 2022

Rivian Rock Crawl to Rally: See All the R1T’s Drive Modes in Action

Rivian showcased all the various drive modes built into the Rivian R1T Electric Pickup to address all the skeptics out there.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 01, 2022

Rivian E-Bike? What’s Behind the Electric Truck Giant’s Latest Patent

With its first trucks just hitting the road, Rivian already seems to be eyeing new avenues to push its electric-powered vehicles — specifically, bike paths.…

Written by Zach Overholt January 13, 2022

Rivian Tailgate Bike Rack: Patent Reveals Clever Design for Electric Truck

Load and secure your bike without sacrificing any cargo space. Our expert breaks down Rivian’s tailgate bike rack.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 04, 2022

Rivian Maintenance: How to Have Your Electric Pickup or SUV Serviced

Without any dealerships and few, if any, service stations qualified to work on the first-of-its-kind electric vehicle, you might be wondering how to fix issues…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 21, 2021

Rivian Overtakes Ford and GM Without a Single Car Lot to Its Name

Electric truck sensation Rivian blistered through the stock market after its debut on Wednesday morning, passing Ford and GM in valuation at $93 billion. The…

Written by Sam Anderson November 10, 2021

Electric Pickup Truck Showdown: Rivian R1T vs. GMC Hummer EV

We get behind the wheel of both the new GMC Hummer EV and the Rivian R1T electric pickups for a head-to-head comparison.

Written by Paul Eisenstein November 04, 2021

Rivian Truck Receives Custom Snow Peak Kitchen Treatment

For those of us who salivate over the off-grid-but-scrupulously-chic life, it looks like Rivian’s fulfilled our fantasies yet again. Of course, Snow Peak’s in on…

Written by Sam Anderson August 13, 2021

Tailgate Battle: Rivian Patents All-New Concept

Rivian’s patent for a ‘swing and drop’ tailgate gives us a little better glimpse into what will set the R1T all-electric pickup apart from the…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 27, 2020

Rivian Tank Turn Is Real! Electric Truck Spins Like a Top

A video leaked over the summer and later taken off the internet has returned. And it confirms what a Rivian truck can do!

Written by Bryon Dorr December 27, 2019

Rivian Shows Off Wild ‘Tank Turn’ Feature

A leaked video from Rivian’s PR firm shows off a crazy new turn-on-a-dime feature that will debut on the R1T and R1S. Parking lot donuts…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 24, 2019

Rivian Electric Truck Gets an Overlanding Camper Makeover

Rivian showed off its most recent R1T prototype at Overland Expo West. The vehicle featured a full suite of overland and off-road components. Is this…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 22, 2019

Rivian Reaps $1.2 Billion in Last 3 Months to Fund Electric Pickup Truck

Upstart Tesla rival Rivian speeds toward production of the first all-electric pickup truck and SUV after major investments by Amazon and Ford.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2019

Rivian Patent Reveals Modular Truck Bed, Forums Illustrate Concept

Patent filings show us a modular, configurable truck bed system for the forthcoming R1T Rivian pickup. Could this be the all-electric adventure camper, weekend work…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 21, 2019

Alex Honnold Picks Up a Cutting-Edge Collab From the Future: Rivian

It’s fitting that Alex Honnold has teamed up with Rivian Automotive. Rivian touts its automobiles as ‘the world’s first electric adventure vehicles.’ And Honnold is, of…

Written by Bryon Dorr December 21, 2018