Car as software - just like phones and TV's: "Buy now or wait for the new screen, new wifi, new Siri..."
A situation that's easier to accept when talking about a $1,000 device vs a $60,000 device; nonetheless, it's the way of "Software as... anything"
Rivian nav caches offline maps and GPS-based location tracking, but route planning, turn-by-turn guidance, and real-time charging/range estimates are disabled.
I'm trying to make up my mind on color for my upcoming R2. Kinda drawn to Forest Green, partly out of nostalgia for my folks' 1972 green Monte Carlo with matching green velour :p
For those who've had a Forest Green R1S/T for some time, how's it been to live with? Still like it? Pros/cons? Pics...
How are they for getting dried road salt off/out?
EDIT: FYI - just got this from their customer service:
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Thank you for your inquiry regarding floor mats for the Rivian R2. At this time, there is no specific information available about plans or a timeline for producing mats for this model...
That, I'm afraid, is at the mercy of each market, their teams, their leagues and their agreements. AM/FM/Broadcast TV were all better when it comes to universal convenience. Just another industry the internet broke and monetized.
Twins? Are you a sadist? ;)
Seriously though, WCCO and the games are supposed to be streaming available on Audacy, which is available in Apple Music - FWIW.
I get that - but I don't think it's universally true anymore. For example, here in Minnesota on KFAN the Timberwolves and Vikings games are no longer blacked out on their stream. I'm sure it's dependent on each market and the radio ownership (KFAN is iHeart). I'm not a fan of damn near...