Rivian, Autopilot and Rally mode

Big Rivian update delivers hands-off driving to rival Tesla Autopilot –and a new 'Rally' mode
Rivian's software update brings greater levels of autonomous driving, as well as some new convenience features.
I Got the New Update on My 2025 Rivian R1S, But Autonomous Driving Took a Hit, No More Auto Lane Change or Hands-Free
Rivian’s latest R1S update promised new features but quietly took away auto lane change and hands-free driving, leaving owners frustrated and searching for answers.
Rivian Updates Its EVs With Hands-Free Driving and Performance Modes, but There's a Catch
Rivian rolled out the 2025.06 software update with Enhanced Highway Assist (EHA), bringing hands-free driving on pre-mapped highways to its vehicles
Rivian's latest update offers hands-free highway driving
Electric vehicle company Rivian is rolling out new software today. The lead feature is Enhanced Highway Assist, which controls steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible highways. It relies on an infrared camera in the rearview mirror to ensure that the driver is still paying attention to the road,
Rivian Debuts Hands-Free Highway Driving Tech, And It's Free for Now
Enhanced Highway Assist is Level 2 autonomous tech that works on 135,000 miles of highway, with plans to expand off-highway over the next year.
Rivian joins the hands-free highway driving party
Rivian is pushing a software update to its second-generation vehicles that includes a hands-free highway driving feature, the company said Tuesday. It was a notable announcement, considering the company has lagged behind its competitors in introducing partially automated driving features similar to Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise.
Prediction: Rivian Will Soar Over the Next 3 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
It's been a rough year for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. Nearly every EV maker has seen its valuation plunge. Year to date, ...
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Rivian Built an Oasis in the Desert, but Can You Adventure in an EV?
An outpost with fast charging and lots of cacti. A long day covering many miles. Welcome to the electric desert.
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I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y Thinking This May Be The Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family
"With a growing family and a passion for adventure, I’m torn between the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency and the Rivian R1S’s ...
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Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO
Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation ...
Rivian R1T delivers on this EV feature that Tesla forgot
The Rivian and Tesla design philosophies are incredibly different and lead to cars with vastly different characteristics.
Tesla's California competitor is rooting for the success of Austin automaker
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe talked about the upcoming R2 and even Tesla during his appearance at South by Southwest.
2025 Tesla Model Y's Special Headlights Won't Blind Oncoming Drivers
Tesla joins Rivian by offering headlights with controllable pixel technology enabled on models sold in the United States.
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Former Waymo CEO on Tesla’s robotaxi launch: ‘there are many ways to fake a robotaxi service’
John Krafcik, Waymo’s long-time CEO until 2021 and auto industry veteran, explained why Tesla’s Cybercab won’t work in a ...
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Tesla Follows Rivian in Unlocking LED-Matrix Adaptive Headlights for the Model Y in the US
Tesla had long promised to offer individual pixel control for its LED-matrix headlights in the US, and it finally delivered ...
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
Her gray Tesla Model X, bought in 2019, came with that “wonderful” charging deal and a seven-year warranty, she said. Never ...