From Wassym:
Real-time alerts from Waze are coming to R1 and R2 in-vehicle navigation, starting with speed cameras and police reports in the 2026.31 OTA update. More data and alerts to follow!
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Rivian Tells Some R2 Owners To Pause DC Fast Charging
August 20, 2026
Rivian service has been contacting select R2 owners about the high-voltage distribution system, and one owner has now posted the scope of the work. A technician inspects the DC fast charging connector-to-header joint...
Here's the latest from Jose and @RivianTrackr
From the article:
Conserve is doing something different on R2
I was given the details about this by Rivian. Conserve adjusts the torque and power limits, which causes the car to slow down and results in a more relaxed drive with a lower 0 to 60...
Took two more test drives today to drive the 20’s and 21’s back to back. They finally have the Esker paint sample in. It is indeed blueish.
Here’s the sample against the R2 in HMG. Midday full ☀
Those really wanting back vents will use this as an argument for that, but WOW R2 does a great job of staying cool overall vs R1. R2 kept the entire vehicle very comfortable w/o back vents. Obviously, a smaller box, newer AC tech, different optimized design, changes to the glass...
Anyway -just...
Interesting article in The Atlantic regarding color choices and charting the timeline of the rise of grays. A fair amount of discussions about the auto industry too including a few points:
We talk like the rise of grays/monochromatic colors is recent, almost a quarter century ago it was still...
Link to RivianTrackr details.
The R2 2026.24 update expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways, adds traffic lights, stop signs, and cones to the Autonomy view, and works through a long list of audio, climate, charging, and Gear Guard fixes.
Lane Change on Command Expansion
Lane Change on...
Had a few hours with a new Model Y Performance today - lot's about it that impressed.
Just curious, for those that moved on to an R1/R2 or will be, what were the deciding factors for you on making that decision?
Thanks in advance.
C.