Meet RAD: The Rivian Adventure Department
RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team is comprised of Rivian designers, engineers, and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a skunkworks division tasked with pushing the limits of what Rivian…
‘It’s a Product Our Customers Really Enjoy’
Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. The company says it prioritizes customers ‘choice.’ Other automakers, like GM, are moving away from CarPlay. General Motors took a lot…
Tesla Is Dead Last In Long-Term Reliability: Study
Buying a used car might be cheaper than a new one, but it comes with risks. Some cars just aren’t as reliable as others, and once the new-car smell has…
Tesla Might Actually Add Apple CarPlay to Its Vehicles
Tesla was one of the first automakers to shun Apple CarPlay and phone mirroring in general in place of its own native software. The automaker believed its proprietary operating system…
‘No More Fuses:’ How GM’s New Architecture Will Transform Gas Cars, Too
General Motors says it’s trying to create “the car of the future.” It’s powered by software that’s continually updated, full of advanced features, and increasingly autonomous. But given recent trends…
Over 17,000 Rivian EVs recalled due to headlight issues
Rivian owners in cold weather may be experiencing issues with their headlights. The startup automaker issued a recall for 17,260 R1T pickup trucks and R1S SUVs due to the headlights…
Rivian patents heated headlight lenses
Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they’re more likely to accumulate…
GM patents deployable awning just like Rivian
Future General Motors vehicles could feature deployable awnings. That’s something Rivian has also tried to patent, although GM may have different uses in mind. A deployable awning was the subject…
Rivian may be working on redesigned camp kitchen with integrated grill
The Rivian R1T’s slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office…
2025 Rivian R1S and R1T, 2026 Toyota GR GT3: This Week’s Top Photos
U.S. EV startup Rivian introduced a major update to its debut R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, and we’ve already tested it. While the electric SUV and pickup truck may…