Rivian now allows Canadians to view the R1 shop without a reservation.
Previously the R1 shop was closed to Canadians and you needed a pre order to view the R1 inventory available to you there. Now it's available for everyone!
Rivian has filed a NEW patent introducing a full-sized spare tire mount for the R1S. The design of this spare tire mount includes a dedicated area for a waste can, a food cooler, or a first aid kit, which is software integrated with the vehicle's UI...
The photo attached was taken in Luik, Belgium about an hour drive from VDL Nedcar headquarters, a car manufacturer who has apparently been in talks with Rivian to build their EU cars. VDL Nedcar has built cars for BMW, Volvo and Mitsubishi.
Unfortunately, in the Netherlands there are protests...