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News 6 hours ago 0 comments on California’s $97 Million Rivian Fleet Purchase Raises Questions Over Pricing

California’s $97 Million Rivian Fleet Purchase Raises Questions Over Pricing

by Matt Wilson

California’s Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is facing questions over its decision to purchase nearly 1,000 Rivian electric vehicles for approximately $97 million, with critics questioning whether taxpayers received a fair deal. According to state procurement […]

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News March 11, 2026 0 comments on Rivian discontinues Dual Standard R1 as R2 launch nears

Rivian discontinues Dual Standard R1 as R2 launch nears

by Darryn John

Rivian is preparing to phase out its most affordable R1 configuration, just as the company is about to launch its newest vehicle, the R2. In an email sent to customers on Tuesday titled “Dual Standard […]

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News September 21, 2025 0 comments on Rivian R1T gets redesigned powered tonneau cover to fix long-standing issues

Rivian R1T gets redesigned powered tonneau cover to fix long-standing issues

by David Odejide

Rivian has finally found a fix to the long-standing complaints about its R1T powered tonneau covers. The redesigned solution, however, is coming at a steep cost. The bed cover, now in its third iteration, is […]

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Green Rivian R1T and R1S Quad in a desert canyon
News August 28, 2025 0 comments on Rivian is recalling 23 R1Ss and R1Ts due to a sudden power loss risk

Rivian is recalling 23 R1Ss and R1Ts due to a sudden power loss risk

by Scott Nordlund

Rivian has recalled a tiny batch of R1S and R1T vehicles due to a potential electrical fault that can lead to a sudden loss of power. The total recall covers 23 vehicles, a mix of […]

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News June 14, 2025 0 comments on Rivian announces 2026 R1T and R1S pricing in the U.S.

Rivian announces 2026 R1T and R1S pricing in the U.S.

by Darryn John

Rivian has officially revealed pricing for its 2026 R1T pickup and R1S SUV for the United States, with most trims seeing modest increases and new standard features expected to roll out later this year. Rivian […]

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Rivian R1S and R1T Dune Editions on a sand dune at sunset
News February 19, 2025 0 comments on Rivian Unveils Dune Edition R1T and R1S, Starts at $150K+ in Canada

Rivian Unveils Dune Edition R1T and R1S, Starts at $150K+ in Canada

by Matt Wilson

Rivian has officially introduced the California Dune Edition versions of its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, after posting a cryptic teaser earlier this month about a product unveiling on February 19. This limited-edition […]

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Green Rivian R1S driving past a building
News January 22, 2025 0 comments on Rivian Offers Big Discounts for ICE Owners Switching to R1S or R1T

Rivian Offers Big Discounts for ICE Owners Switching to R1S or R1T

by David Odejide

Rivian is incentivizing customers to consider making the switch from their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to a R1S and R1T by offering up to $8,600 in discounts for Canadians and up to $6,000 for […]

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Rivian R1T powered tonneau cover
News September 12, 2024 0 comments on Rivian pushes R1T powered tonneau cover retrofit to 2025

Rivian pushes R1T powered tonneau cover retrofit to 2025

by David Odejide

Rivian R1T owners have been looking forward to getting a retrofit to add the powered tonneau covers before the end of the year. However, according to new wording on the company’s website, the covers might […]

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Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck
Cybertruck July 18, 2024 0 comments on Tesla Cybertruck sales surpass combined totals of Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in May

Tesla Cybertruck sales surpass combined totals of Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in May

by Darryn John

Tesla’s Cybertruck has already made up significant ground in the electric pickup truck market. We already know it was the best-selling electric pickup in Q2, despite deliveries only starting in earnest in Q1. Now new […]

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Rivian Wall Charger in a garage
News June 28, 2024 0 comments on Rivian reveals first details of R1 bidirectional charger

Rivian reveals first details of R1 bidirectional charger

by Darryn John

Rivian appears to finally be getting ready to release its bidirectional EV charger that will enable R1T and R1S drivers to power their homes using their vehicle’s battery. The fact that Rivian hopes to introduce […]

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