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riviantrackr.comWalmart Rivian Commercial Van Spotted, Is a Fleet Deal Coming?A Walmart+ branded Rivian Commercial Van was spotted on a car hauler. With GM’s BrightDrop discontinued, Walmart may be lining up a new electric van supplier.

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A Walmart+ wrapped Rivian Commercial Van was spotted on a car hauler today. With GM’s BrightDrop van discontinued, Walmart could be lining up Rivian as its next electric van supplier. riviantrackr.com/news/walmart...

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Made several stability, responsiveness, and performance improvements to the infotainment system.

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2026.36.01 for R1T/R1S and 2026.36.42 for R2 are beginning to rollout. This is a hot fix which fixes some UI issues and it does still include Halloween which you can enjoy through November 2.

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Rivian Software Update 2026.36.01 has been spotted for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles. This update includes the following fix: - Made several stability, responsiveness, and performance improvements to the infotainment system. riviantrackr.com/2026-36-01/

riviantrackr.comiPhone Duo Reminds Me of Rivian R2’s Software StrugglesiPhone Duo pairs great hardware with struggling software, much like Rivian. R2 software is much better than early R1, but mass market buyers expect more.

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A few days with iPhone Duo and I can’t stop thinking about how much it reminds me of owning a Rivian. Sweet hardware, software that still needs help. R2 is much better than early R1 days, but mass market buyers won’t be as patient. riviantrackr.com/news/iphone-...

riviantrackr.comVW May Swap Rivian Software for China Stack in EuropeVolkswagen could bring its Xpeng-developed China software to most next-gen VW, Skoda and Cupra models in Europe, a move that threatens to sideline Rivian.

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Reuters reports VW may roll its Xpeng-developed China software out to its mass-market cars in Europe, a move that threatens to sideline Rivian. VW declined to comment. riviantrackr.com/news/volkswa...

riviantrackr.comEPA City vs Highway Range: R2, Model Y, iX3, EX60Every EV gets separate EPA city and highway range ratings. Here’s how the Rivian R2, Model Y, BMW iX3, and Volvo EX60 compare once you split them.

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Every EV has an EPA city range and an EPA highway range, but the number on the configurator is a 55/45 blend of the two. I broke it out for the R2, Model Y Performance, BMW iX3, and Volvo EX60. riviantrackr.com/news/epa-cit...

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🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: R2 Wiper Blades https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/r2-wiper-blades

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Made several stability, responsiveness, and performance improvements to the infotainment system.

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Rivian Software Update 2026.36.01 has been spotted for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles. This update includes the following fix: - Made several stability, responsiveness, and performance improvements to the infotainment system. riviantrackr.com/2026-36-01/

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🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: Gear Guard Emoticon Wrapping Paper https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/gear-guard-emoticon-wrapping-paper

riviantrackr.comWhy Some Sunglasses Stopped Working With Rivian Hands-FreeRivian’s James Philbin says the 2026.36 update now checks whether the camera can see your eyes, so some sunglasses no longer work with Universal Hands-Free.

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A couple weeks ago I wrote about sunglasses breaking Rivian Hands-Free. James Philbin from Rivian filled in the missing piece: 2026.36 now checks whether the camera can see your eyes, and some lenses block the infrared light it needs. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Acquires Third Dimension to Build AI Driving SimulationsRivian bought U.K. startup Third Dimension to turn fleet camera data into lifelike 3D simulations for driver assistance and its Uber robotaxi program.

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Rivian just acquired Third Dimension AI, a 15-person U.K. startup that uses AI to turn images and video into lifelike 3D worlds. The team joins James Philbin’s autonomy group to build driving simulations for Autonomy+ and the Uber robotaxi program. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

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🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: Gear Guard Repeat Kitchen Towel https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/gear-guard-repeat-kitchen-towel

riviantrackr.comRivian Is Now the Second Best-Selling EV Brand in the USRivian jumped from sixth to second among US EV brands in Q3 2026 with an estimated 19,239 sales, trailing only Tesla and leading Hyundai year to date.

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Rivian was sixth among US EV brands in Q2 with 11,405 sales. In Q3 it moved up to second with 19,239, thanks mostly to commercial vans and R2’s first quarter in the data. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comCan Rivian Improve R2 Efficiency With a Software Update?Rivian has added R1 range through OTA updates before. What that history could mean for R2 highway efficiency after real-world range tests.

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Can software fix the R2’s highway efficiency? Rivian has done it on R1 with regen and battery management tweaks. I think a few percent is realistic through motor and inverter tuning. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Autonomy Early Access Picks Weigh Collision WarningsForward collision warnings and collision events factor into who Rivian picks for Point to Point early access, with safety rechecked every 30 days.

Rivian’s Autonomy Early Access FAQ now spells out that forward collision warnings and collision events factor into who gets picked to test Point-to-Point. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Q3 2026 Sales Up 46% as EV Market Falls 40%Cox Automotive estimates Rivian sold 19,239 EVs in Q3 2026, up 45.7% while the US EV market fell 39.5%. R2 debuted with 3,456 sales and EDV vans tripled.

Rivian Grew 46% in Q3 While the US EV Market Shrank by Almost 40% riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian AI Agents From Companies Like Anthropic Are ComingRJ Scaringe says Rivian AI agents from companies like Anthropic are coming, with braking and steering kept off limits. More details arrive in December.

RJ Scaringe said at TechCrunch Disrupt that future Rivians will run AI agents from companies like Anthropic. No timeline yet, but Rivian is pointing to Autonomy & AI Day in December for more. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: Compass Momentum Hooded Puffer Jacket https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/compass-momentum-hooded-puffer-jacket

riviantrackr.comRivian Point to Point Early Access Expands by InterestThe Autonomy Early Access tile is rolling out gradually, and Rivian says interest from every state will shape where Point to Point expands next.

Rivian says interest in its Autonomy Early Access Program will decide where Point to Point expands next, so sign up through your Rivian account even if you aren’t in California or Florida. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: Compass Beanie

📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: Forager Hip Pack

📦 Removed from the Rivian Gear Shop: District 24 Backpack

🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: Snow Socks https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/snow-socks

🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: R2 Wheel Center Cap https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/r2-wheel-center-cap

🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: R1 20” Satin Dune Graphite All-Terrain Wheel and Tire Set https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/r1-20-satin-dune-graphite-all-terrain-wheel-and-tire-set

🆕 New at the Rivian Gear Shop: Wheel Locks https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/wheel-locks

riviantrackr.comRivian Autonomy Early Access Brings Point to PointRivian’s invite-only Autonomy Early Access Program gives select Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida Point to Point driving this December.

Rivian is beginning to roll out the Autonomy Early Access Program widget on rivian.com/account where you can go in and express interest in joining the upcoming early access.

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Rivian’s Autonomy Early Access Program opens soon, and Point to Point arrives for the first group of Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida this December. Keep an eye on your Rivian account for the sign-up tile. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Autonomy Early Access Brings Point to PointRivian’s invite-only Autonomy Early Access Program gives select Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida Point to Point driving this December.

Rivian’s Autonomy Early Access Program opens soon, and Point to Point arrives for the first group of Gen 2 R1 and R2 owners in California and Florida this December. Keep an eye on your Rivian account for the sign-up tile. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comDoug Field Named President of Rivian Spinoff Mind RoboticsDoug Field, who led Tesla’s Model 3 engineering and Ford’s EV business, is now president of Mind Robotics, Rivian’s robotics spinoff with over $1B raised.

Doug Field, the engineer who led Tesla’s Model 3 and later ran Ford’s EV business, is now president of Mind Robotics, the robotics company RJ Scaringe spun out of Rivian last year. riviantrackr.com/news/doug-fi...

riviantrackr.comRivian Hires Tesla Cybercab Lead for R2 General AssemblyJody Kerns, who ran Cybercab general assembly at Tesla’s Giga Texas, is joining Rivian as Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois.

Rivian just hired Jody Kerns, who ran Cybercab general assembly at Tesla’s Giga Texas, to lead R2 general assembly in Normal. Good timing with the second R2 shift now in place. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian 2026.41 Will Block Camera Data Near Saved LocationsRivian’s upcoming 2026.41 update stops exterior camera image collection near your saved Navigation locations on Gen 2 R1 and R2, replacing the 3 minute timer.

Rivian’s upcoming 2026.41 update will stop exterior camera image collection whenever your Gen 2 R1 or R2 is near a saved Navigation location, replacing the 3-minute timer it uses today. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRedwood Will Now Recycle Rivian Battery Packs and ScrapRedwood will now recycle Rivian’s factory scrap and end-of-life battery packs, collected through Rivian service centers, expanding the April storage deal.

Rivian is expanding its Redwood partnership to cover its batteries from the factory floor all the way to recycling. Here’s what it means for owners. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comThe R2 Has Made Me Fall in Love With My R1T AgainAn R1T owner shares how time with the Rivian R2 gave them a fresh appreciation for their truck in this RivianTrackr guest editorial.

I love this one. Mark, who runs the Rivian Reddit and Discord, wrote about how the R2 made him fall in love with his R1T again, and it’s a fun read if you’ve been eyeing the Rivian R2. riviantrackr.com/news/r2-fall...

riviantrackr.comRivian AWD and Long-Range Vans Get EPA Certified for AmazonRivian’s AWD and 129 kWh Electric Delivery Vans are EPA certified, with range up as much as 39%. Amazon says drivers should see them later this year.

Amazon’s Rivian vans are finally getting AWD and a bigger battery. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comTesla vs Rivian Halloween Mode 2026: Which Goes Deeper?Tesla debuted its first Halloween mode in 2026.38.3, but Rivian’s Ghostbusters update goes deeper with light shows, a scavenger hunt and Ecto-R1 builds.

Tesla rolled out its first Halloween mode this month with a ghost avatar, spooky sounds and a new light show. Rivian answered with Ghostbusters on every R1 and R2, and it goes a lot deeper. riviantrackr.com/news/tesla-v...

riviantrackr.comEvery Rivian Ghostbusters Easter Egg in Halloween Mode (Video)I tested every Ghostbusters Easter egg in Rivian’s Halloween Mode on my Gen 2 R1S, from the ‘Mallow Mash game to Slimer on the cameras. Live through November 2.

At this point Rivian Halloween Mode videos are multiplying faster than Mini-Pufts, so here’s mine. Every Ghostbusters Easter egg I found on my Gen 2 R1S, with chapters 👻 riviantrackr.com/news/every-r...

riviantrackr.comRivian Hands-Free Keeps Disengaging? Check Your SunglassesSome sunglasses block the infrared light Rivian’s driver monitoring camera needs, which can keep Universal Hands-Free from staying engaged.

Polarized lenses usually aren’t the issue. Certain IR coatings are, and they can keep Universal Hands-Free from staying engaged in your Gen 2 R1 or R2. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

It’s the small stuff like the Gen 2 R1’s RGB lightbar that makes the Halloween Ghostbusters show come alive.

riviantrackr.comRivian 2026.36 Update Brings Pet Cam to R2 and Remote Pet ModeRivian's 2026.36 update adds Pet Cam to R2 with a live color feed and lock screen snapshots, plus remote Pet Mode controls in the app for every R1T and R1S.

Rivian started rolling out 2026.36 yesterday and R2 owners get Pet Cam, with a live color feed of your pet in the Gear Guard section of the app and cabin snapshots right on your lock screen. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian R2 Removes Backrest Seat Ventilation on Newer VINs [U]Rivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher now ventilate only the seat cushion, with the backrest fan removed from both front seats.

Update: Rivian confirmed newer R2s only ventilate the seat cushion, telling me the backrest fan was removed because it generated excessive cabin noise. Rivian also says R2 seat heating is unchanged. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

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Rivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher are shipping with ventilation in the seat cushion only, with the backrest fan removed from both front seats. An R2 tech confirmed it to me and I've reached out to Rivian for comment. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian R2 Removes Backrest Seat Ventilation on Newer VINsRivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher now ventilate only the seat cushion, with the backrest fan removed from both front seats.

riviantrackr.comRivian Gets $1B Volkswagen Loan, No Payments Until 2028Rivian closed its $1B Volkswagen loan at 6.03% fixed for 10 years, backed only by its JV stake, with no payments due until October 2028.

Rivian closed on its $1B loan from Volkswagen today at 6.03%, fixed for 10 years, and there's no payment due until October 2028. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian R2 Removes Backrest Seat Ventilation on Newer VINsRivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher now ventilate only the seat cushion, with the backrest fan removed from both front seats.

Rivian R2s with VINs around 10,000 and higher are shipping with ventilation in the seat cushion only, with the backrest fan removed from both front seats. An R2 tech confirmed it to me and I've reached out to Rivian for comment. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Rivian's 2026.36 update for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. Gen 2 owners a...

Thank you for joining our fifth year of fear, The haunting is ready to shift into gear, Find the new app with a ghost and a slash, And turn your drive into a Halloween bash, Trick-or-treat mode answers once and for all, The spookiest question: "Who ya gonna call?"

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Rivian's 2026.36 update for R1 adds Gmail to Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort in the app, and Electric Era chargers in nav. Gen 2 gets smarter UHF attention warnings, and doors no longer auto lock when you shift out of Park with the driver door open. riviantrackr.com/2026-36/

riviantrackr.comRivian Teases Ghostbusters Halloween Update for R1 and R2Rivian just teased a Ghostbusters Halloween update on X, with Wassym promising an early release this year. Here's what it could mean for R1 and R2 owners.

Rivian just teased a Ghostbusters Halloween update dropping October 9th, so Wassym wasn't kidding about it showing up early this year. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Rivian's 2026.36 update for R1 and R2 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. R2 owners also get Rivi...

Rivian Software Update 2026.36 begins rollout today to R1 and R2 owners.

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Rivian's 2026.36 update brings Rivian Assistant to R2 for the first time, with support for Gmail, Google Calendar, and Memory. R2 also gets Pet Cam, remote Pet Comfort controls, and a programmable liftgate height. riviantrackr.com/2026-36/#r2

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Rivian's 2026.36 update for R1 and R2 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. R2 owners also get Rivi...

Rivian's 2026.36 update brings Rivian Assistant to R2 for the first time, with support for Gmail, Google Calendar, and Memory. R2 also gets Pet Cam, remote Pet Comfort controls, and a programmable liftgate height. riviantrackr.com/2026-36/#r2

Jose | RivianTrackr@riviantrackr.com

Rivian's 2026.36 update for R1 adds Gmail to Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort in the app, and Electric Era chargers in nav. Gen 2 gets smarter UHF attention warnings, and doors no longer auto lock when you shift out of Park with the driver door open. riviantrackr.com/2026-36/

riviantrackr.comRivian Software Update 2026.362026.36 - Rivian's 2026.36 update for Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 adds Gmail support for Rivian Assistant, remote Pet Comfort controls in the mobile app, and Electric Era chargers in navigation. Gen 2 owners a...

riviantrackr.comRivian Care Guide: Coverage, Eligibility, and How to EnrollRivian Care is now in 47 states. Here's what the Vehicle Service Contract and Preferred Vehicle Protection cover, who qualifies, and how to get an invite.

Rivian Care just hit 47 states, including California, with new eligibility rules and a monthly invite system for existing owners. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...

riviantrackr.comRivian Doesn’t Need LiDAR, and Maybe Tesla Was Right All AlongRivian's LiDAR R2 won't reach customers until 2027. As an R1S and R2 owner, here's why I think camera progress means Rivian could drop LiDAR entirely.

Musk called LiDAR a crutch, and for years I thought that was stubbornness. Watching Rivian's LiDAR timeline slide while camera-based driving keeps improving, I'm starting to think Tesla may have been right all along. riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-...