EV Sportline just released DIY PPF and Window Tint Kits for the R2
Annoucement - https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rivian-r2-diy-ppf-and-window-tint-kits-are-here-ev-sportline.62660/
PPF is available for front and high wear areas
Many users on Rivianforums are seeing Forest Green and Coastal Cloud now available! https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/forest-green-coastal-cloud-for-r2-available-1-40pm-edt-8-18-26.62878/
Some not seeing it. Are you guys? Not on mine either yet.
Looks like Slate represented well at Woodward Dream Cruise!
Pics at Slate Forums - https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/several-slate-trucks-wraps-at-woodward-dream-cruise-2026.16123/
At least 4 different Slate trucks were out cruising 🤩
Thanks for emroch at Rivainforums for some closer look photos -- https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/tire-mobility-kit-r2-closer-look-photos.62810/
Nice to hear that the parking lot is starting to get crowded with employees 👷♂️ https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/slate-factory-small-update-photo-as-of-8-11-26.16103/
Ford has revealed the convertible version of the Mustang Dark Horse SC.
• 795 horsepower
• 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission
• Most powerful Mustang convertible ever
• Available early 2027
Owner took his R1S through deep water crossing, proving its impressive water fording ability. 🤿
Good to see that a young child can operate the emergency door release easily - https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/my-son-used-the-r2-emergency-door-handle-release-for-the-first-time-yesterday.62327/
Cool R2 Camp Kitchen project in development by kanundrum at Rivianforums -
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/r2-camp-kitchen-progress.62426/
Start of production for the 2027 i3, BMW's first ever 3-series EV just started. Announcement:
https://g50.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread/2251366/start-of-production-2027-bmw-i3-at-plant-munich
First look in silver and black both looking good.
BMW i3 sedan makes its display debut at BMW Welt. Looks great in white.
ksurfier did a two-part highway-efficiency test (both round trip) in the Rivian R2 (21”)
Goal was to get a better feel for how it performs both in real-world Los Angeles freeway conditions and during a more controlled 70 mph cruise.
Some more real world efficiency data by SANZC02 at Rivianforums:
Great article / review from journalist who's actually driven the Slate truck:
The impressions are from a 45 minute drive 👍
https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/new-starter-packs-from-slate.15796/
New Starter Packs released. Liking the Rally Point design!
Great photos of real world sighting of a white wrapped Slate towing U-Hual trailer during hot weather testing in Bullhead City, Arizona:
Pics posted by Rocks on Slateforums.com
Sucks that this happened just 24 hours after delivery, but at least owner says Rivian support has been great.
Summary of interview with Slate board member (and first company employee) -- he confirms that a second model will be a 4-door.
Hope it's a SUV not a sedan!
Great look at Forest Green R2 now on display at the Rivian factory.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/forest-green-r2-now-on-display-at-rivian-factory.61807/
Anyone been holding off on ordering until Forest Green becomes available?