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Rumor has it that Rivian is sending service techs to California in early to mid March for R2 training. Take that information and do whatever you want with it.

January 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM

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Rivian’s R2 Reaches Major Production Milestone With Manufacturing Validation Build Vehicles

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Rivian’s R2 Reaches Major Production Milestone With Manufacturing Validation Build Vehicles

Just a year ago, Rivian’s R2 expansion in Normal, IL was nothing more than a concrete slab. Today, Rivian has hit a major milestone, the first R2 Manufacturing Validation Build vehicles have officiall...

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January 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian R2 Could Change Rivian’s Sales Trajectory Overnight

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Rivian R2 Could Change Rivian’s Sales Trajectory Overnight

Rivian’s R2 has not even launched yet, but there is a very real chance it could outsell the R1 lineup faster than almost anyone expects. R1 proved that Rivian could build a compelling vehicle. It was ...

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January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Howdy, we're back here on Bluesky! We had some issues with our account and it was flagged so I had to deal with support but we are back.

January 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian Issues Recall for R1S and R1T After Service Related Suspension Risk

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Rivian Issues Recall for R1S and R1T After Service Related Suspension Risk

Rivian has issued a new recall that affects a limited number of R1 vehicles, and it is one owners should be aware of, especially if their vehicle has been in for service before spring 2025. Rivian is ...

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January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian has released 2025.46.30 for Gen 2 R1 owners which is beginning to rollout now per @rivianroamer.com. This hot fix includes:

- Fixed a rare issue that limited the AC charging rate setting to a maximum of 8A.

- Fixed a very rare issue causing system fault notification after wake from sleep.

January 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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A Simple Rivian Lease Calculator That Actually Explains the Numbers, designed by @travisketchum.bsky.social

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A Simple Rivian Lease Calculator That Actually Explains the Numbers

Travis Ketchum put together a really slick lease calculator that takes a lot of the mystery out of leasing a Rivian. Instead of just staring at a monthly payment and guessing if it’s good or bad, this...

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January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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MotorTrend Names Rivian App Best Automaker App Again in 2026 Best Tech Awards

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MotorTrend Names Rivian App Best Automaker App Again in 2026 Best Tech Awards

MotorTrend just named the Rivian mobile app the Best Automaker App in its 2026 Best Tech Awards, and yes, this is the second year in a row. They did not stop there either, calling it the best overall ...

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January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian sending out an email on 0% APR any new 2026 R1 Tri-Motor or save $5k on leasing for 36 months.

Order by 2/2 and take delivery by 2/28

Referral link: rivian.com/configuratio...

January 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian Secures Sourcewell Contract Opening Public and Government Fleet Sales

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Rivian Secures Sourcewell Contract Opening Public and Government Fleet Sales

Rivian just scored an important win in the public and government fleet space. According to Steve Moretti from the Fleet and Enterprise Sales team, Rivian has been awarded a multi-year contract with So...

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January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Cheap Gas Isn’t Killing EVs but It Is Forcing a Reality Check

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Cheap Gas Isn’t Killing EVs but It Is Forcing a Reality Check

Gas prices are coming down across the US, and whether EV fans like it or not, that matters. Right now, average gas prices are noticeably lower than they were a year or two ago, and in some parts of th...

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January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Why Rivian Building Its Own Autonomy Stack Was the Right Move

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Why Rivian Building Its Own Autonomy Stack Was the Right Move

Rivian made a big decision when it chose to build its own autonomy stack instead of buying something off the shelf from NVIDIA. On the surface, buying a proven platform like NVIDIA DRIVE or even Tesla...

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January 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Universal Hands-Free Is Smarter Than Ever, but the Guardrails Are Still On

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Universal Hands-Free Is Smarter Than Ever, but the Guardrails Are Still On

Universal Hands-Free is Rivian’s most advanced hands free driving system yet, and in this video, Mike (aka u/mpshizzle on Reddit) takes a close look at how it actually behaves in the real world. Inste...

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January 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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How Rivian R2 Might Launch and Why $45,000 May Come Later

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How Rivian R2 Might Launch and Why $45,000 May Come Later

There’s been a lot of talk around the Rivian R2 and especially that headline number everyone keeps repeating, “starting around $45,000”. The thing is, starting price and launch configuration are almos...

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January 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Jose | RivianTrackr

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Rivian produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 in 2025, finishing inside revised guidance despite a tougher EV market

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