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Jose | RivianTrackr @riviantrackr.com · 4d
My editorial lays out why 2026 is the year Rivian levels up from a cool EV brand to a full technology ecosystem with R2, real autonomy, ALSO’s new micromobility lineup, and the early groundwork of Mind Robotics.

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Editorial: Why 2026 Will Be Rivian’s Breakout Year
2026 is not just the year Rivian launches a cheaper SUV. It is the year Rivian stops being “the cool truck startup” and starts looking like a full blown technology platform that happens to build vehic...
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Quick turnaround, this is now rolling out to all Gen 2 R1 owners.
riviantrackr.com Jose | RivianTrackr @riviantrackr.com · 4d
The Gen 2 only 2025.38.30 update is currently being tested internally and includes fixes for a rare 12 V battery drain, restored phone proximity features, reliable drive mode updates in the app, resolved fast charging failures, and more.

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Rivian Software Update 2025.38.30
2025.38.30 - Rivian knocked out a handful of annoying edge cases in this update, mostly around charging and connectivity. The team fixed a rare bug that could drain the 12 V battery when the truck wok...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Rivian’s new Milk Run holiday ad captures how the R1S turns even a simple grocery errand into a calm little escape from the seasonal chaos.

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Rivian’s New Milk Run Holiday Ad Shows Why R1S Errands Feel Like an Escape
The holidays get chaotic fast, and Rivian is leaning right into that vibe with its latest Real Rivian Adventures spot called Milk Run. It is a playful reminder that sometimes the best way to escape th...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Rivian has released a bunch of holiday bundles on the Gear Shop.

R1S Essentials Bundle - $320
Snow Day Set - $1,100
Off-Road Readiness Bundle - $945
Stocking-Sized Gifts - $120

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November 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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The Gen 2 only 2025.38.30 update is currently being tested internally and includes fixes for a rare 12 V battery drain, restored phone proximity features, reliable drive mode updates in the app, resolved fast charging failures, and more.

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Rivian Software Update 2025.38.30
2025.38.30 - Rivian knocked out a handful of annoying edge cases in this update, mostly around charging and connectivity. The team fixed a rare bug that could drain the 12 V battery when the truck wok...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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My editorial lays out why 2026 is the year Rivian levels up from a cool EV brand to a full technology ecosystem with R2, real autonomy, ALSO’s new micromobility lineup, and the early groundwork of Mind Robotics.

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Editorial: Why 2026 Will Be Rivian’s Breakout Year
2026 is not just the year Rivian launches a cheaper SUV. It is the year Rivian stops being “the cool truck startup” and starts looking like a full blown technology platform that happens to build vehic...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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ALSO has launched the $3,500 TM-B, a more affordable electric bike that keeps the brand’s drive by wire tech while trimming power and premium components.

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ALSO Reveals $3,500 TM-B as a Cheaper Electric Bike Option
ALSO just announced a cheaper version of its electric bike. The new TM-B comes in at $3,500, which is $1,000 less than the TM-B Performance they revealed last month. This model keeps the same eye catc...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Dropping the beast off at the service center for some recalls that have to be handled.
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Rivian is rolling out smarter location based camera privacy controls in the 2025.46 update, giving Gen 2 owners more say over how Autonomy data is collected.

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Rivian Expands Autonomy Data Sharing Controls in Upcoming 2025.46 Update
Rivian just sent out an email to Gen 2 R1 owners outlining a big change to how the Autonomy Platform collects exterior camera images. This ties directly into improving things like low speed parking, a...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Rivian is offering new lease incentives on Dual Standard models starting at 699 per month plus an extra 5,000 in lease cash to help bring the effective payment down. You just need lease approval by November 30 and delivery by December 31. DM me if you are interested.
November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Sounds like a November Rivian software update is pretty unlikely from everything I’m hearing. If that holds, it just means more time for Rivian to gear up for the December release and maybe even finally bring Digital Key.
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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New Rivian compatible winter tire has arrived. Continental has released the VikingContact 8 in 275/60R20.

Simple Tire is selling them for $284/tire.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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RJ Scaringe says the Gen 2 R1 drove itself for two hours in Palo Alto, setting the stage for a big reveal at Rivian’s Autonomy Day on December 11.

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RJ Scaringe Confirms Universal Hands Free on Gen 2 R1 Before Autonomy Day
RJ Scaringe just dropped a pretty huge nugget during his Fireside Chat at Actuate 2025, and it could not have come at a better time with Rivian’s first Autonomy Day right around the corner on December...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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If Tesla proves CarPlay helps sell more vehicles, Rivian’s firm stance against it could quickly become harder to justify.

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If Tesla Adds CarPlay, Rivian’s Stance Could Get Harder To Defend
Tesla spent years insisting that CarPlay would never touch its in-car ecosystem. Now Bloomberg says the company is quietly testing it and might roll it out by the end of the year. If this actually hap...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Rivian has added a handful of practical new replacement parts to the Gear Shop, including a towing eyelet, a reversible front trunk load floor, a dedicated first aid kit, and a replacement front trunk tray for Gen 2 owners.

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Rivian Expands Gear Shop With New Gen 2 Front Trunk Accessories and Towing Eyelet
Rivian dropped a few new replacement parts in the Gear Shop, and these are the kind of small, practical additions owners always ask about. The new Towing Eyelet is just $35 and is meant for R1 Dual St...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Rivian and Volkswagen’s software partnership is advancing quickly with shared EV architecture nearing testing in 2026 and the first VW model arriving in 2027.

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InsideEVs Reports Rapid Progress on Rivian and VW’s New Software Architecture
InsideEVs reports that Rivian and Volkswagen’s five point eight billion dollar software partnership is already moving fast. The joint venture, called Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, was form...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Rivian’s revamped Rewards program brings back free RAN charging, adds lifetime perks, and simplifies points for both owners and buyers.

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Rivian Fixes Rewards Program, Adds Lifetime Perks and Free RAN Charging
Rivian has officially rolled out a major update to its Rewards program, and this one actually feels like a course correction. Owner Rewards are now a flat 250 points per referral, removing the messy t...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Have a friend or family member obsessed with Rivian? Well now you can wrap those awesome gifts with official R2 camo wrapping paper available in the Gear Shop for $35.

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November 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Rivian has quietly introduced a new $4,000 cash purchase incentive that can be stacked with its November Sales Event for a total savings of up to $5,000.

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Rivian Quietly Launches $4,000 Cash Discount, Stackable for $5,000 Total Savings
Rivian has quietly rolled out a new limited-time cash incentive for buyers looking to skip traditional financing. The offer gives you $4,000 off your vehicle when you pay in cash. The catch? You can’t...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Rivian’s new $4.6 billion CEO deal ties RJ Scaringe’s payout to profit and cash flow

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Lands $4.6 B Pay Deal With Profit Targets
Rivian just approved a new pay package for CEO RJ Scaringe that could be worth up to $4.6 billion over the next decade, and while it draws clear inspiration from Tesla’s famous Elon Musk deal, there a...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Rivian has rolled out a new "Electric Upgrade Offer" where you get $2,000 off any new R1T or R1S when you submit a trade-in estimate and take delivery by 12/31.

As always, if you need help to connect with a Rivian Sales Advisor, do not hesitate to DM me.
November 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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RJ Confirms Rivian R2 Will Launch With Dual Motor Model, Full Lineup Event Coming Early 2026

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RJ Confirms Rivian R2 Will Launch With Dual Motor Model, Full Lineup Event Coming Early 2026
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe just dropped some exciting news during the Q3 2025 earnings call. He confirmed that the first version of the upcoming Rivian R2 will launch as a “well-appointed” Dual Motor mode...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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BREAKING: RJ confirms Rivian will launch with a "well-appointed" Dual Motor R2 that will make people happy with other models to come later in 2026.

Rivian will host an event in early 2026 to showcase all variants and options for the upcoming Rivian R2.
November 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Rivian has launched a new company called Mind Robotics, backed by $110 million in funding, to develop industrial AI and robotics that build on the same data and innovation driving its electric vehicles.

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Rivian Launches Mind Robotics to Bring AI and Robotics to the Real World
Rivian’s been branching out in some unexpected but exciting directions lately, and its latest move continues that trend. In their Q3 shareholder letter, Rivian revealed the launch of a brand-new compa...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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NEWS: Rivian expects all R2 battery cells to be produced in the U.S. starting in 2027.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Rivian just posted its Q3 2025 results with record deliveries, a huge jump in software revenue, and major progress on R2 production prep. It feels like a real turning point.

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Rivian Q3 2025 Results Show Turning Point Ahead of R2 Launch
Rivian just dropped its Q3 2025 shareholder letter, and there’s a lot to unpack. The company posted its strongest delivery quarter of the year, continued to tighten up costs, and gave a clearer pictur...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM