When most of us think about Dolby Atmos, an immersive movie experience with loads of speakers is what comes to mind. It is, after all, where the first Dolby Atmos experience happened back in 2012 at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. The object-based surround sound system extended into the home a couple years later, … Read more
Can the same vehicle brand sit both at the bottom of owner ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction? When that brand is Rivian, the answer is a resonant yes. Rivian ranked number one in satisfaction for the second year in a row, with owners especially giving … Read more
Scout Motors has made a big comeback, now under the guidance of Volkswagen Group. Not only is the Scout brand being reinvigorated but it has already announced two new models in the form of the Scout Terra truck and the Scout Traveler SUV. The Scout Traveler SUV in particular is an interesting vehicle, but it … Read more
Early November typically kicks off the run-up to the Black Friday sales season, and this year Rivian is betting it’s the perfect time to lure gasoline drivers towards its EVs. If you own or lease a vehicle that runs on gasoline, which means even a hybrid vehicle, Rivian is ready to give you $3,000 off … Read more
Electric crossovers have been plentiful for a few years now, but we’re finally getting a solid selection of electric SUVs too. In fact, some of these electric SUVs are now on their second generation. The Rivian R1S has long been considered among the best options for those who want a three-row electric SUV — and … Read more
Rivian is serving up a simple way to cook roadside meals. Called the Travel Kitchen, it’s powered by electrical output from R1T and R1S EV battery packs and stows onboard when not in use. The Travel Kitchen is much simpler than Rivian’s previous culinary solution, the Camp Kitchen. That was designed to slide out of … Read more
2025 Rivian R1S MSRP $99,400.00 “My perfect model would be an R1S Dual Max with the Performance Upgrade. But that perfect model still comes at $94,900, which isn’t cheap.” Pros Cool, fun design Great range in upgraded models Fast performance Tons of room Excellent software with helpful features Cons No physical climate controls Expensive Base … Read more
Rivian is getting plenty of attention in the car space these days, thanks largely to its modern-looking vehicles with excellent software, as well as the fact that it has announced an exciting road map for the future. Rivian vehicles in general, however, are packed with features, and not everything about them makes headlines. Of course, … Read more
Rivian The Rivian R1S is arguably the best large electric SUV out there, especially for those who want three rows of seats and are willing to pay a premium. The vehicle offers a rugged build, excellent software, a great range, and a sleek design. Only around two years after the original Rivian R1S began rolling … Read more
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled the long-rumored and heavily teased electric G-Wagon. The new vehicle, officiallydubbed the “G580 with EQ Technology,” retains the beloved design of the G-Wagon, but with an interior refresh and, more importantly, an all-electric powertrain. But the vehicle goes up against tough competition — especially in the rugged electric SUV space. … Read more
