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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

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 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

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 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