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GM's New Ultifi Platform Will Enable OTA Updates and Possibly Facial Recognition
GM's New Ultifi Platform Will Enable OTA Updates and Possibly Facial Recognition

30 Sep 2021, 05:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / General Motors has announced Ultifi, its end-to-end software platform that will help enable over-the-air (OTA) updates, in-car subscription services, and more

 
Jeep Issues 2021 Grand Cherokee L Recall Over Malfunctioning Software
Jeep Issues 2021 Grand Cherokee L Recall Over Malfunctioning Software

27 Sep 2021, 13:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a Grand Cherokee L and your infotainment screen goes blank without notice, it's obvious that your car needs updated software

 
Jolla Wants to Be Alternative for Android in Cars With AppSupport
Jolla Wants to Be Alternative for Android in Cars With AppSupport

30 Aug 2021, 19:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Finnish startup Jolla plans to become an alternative to Android in cars as standard infotainment operating systems. Here's what you need to know.

 
All New Audi Models From 2026 Onwards Will Be Electric, ICE Ones Will Still Be Made
All New Audi Models From 2026 Onwards Will Be Electric, ICE Ones Will Still Be Made

26 Aug 2021, 12:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi has detailed its upcoming strategy, called Vorsprung 2030. It confirms that internal combustion engines will not die after 2026.

 
Android Auto Update Breaking Down a Key Feature, Fixes Pretty Much Useless
Android Auto Update Breaking Down a Key Feature, Fixes Pretty Much Useless

15 Aug 2021, 06:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One recent Android Auto update is said to be causing more harm than good, as users reveal the app is no longer being able to read out their messages

 
Carmakers, Tech Giants Join Forces in Historic Partnership Against Hackers
Carmakers, Tech Giants Join Forces in Historic Partnership Against Hackers

14 Aug 2021, 13:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan, Toyota, Microsoft, Trend Micro and tens of other companies are joining a new consortium specifically supposed to help block cyberattacks

 
Tesla Rolls Out New Update, Includes Disney+ and a Car Wash Mode
Tesla Rolls Out New Update, Includes Disney+ and a Car Wash Mode

29 Jul 2021, 14:51 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Tesla rolled out a new update which includes multiple new features, including Disney+, a Car Wash Mode, Auto-Dimming Mirrors and more.

 
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Software Bug Leads to Overheating Due to Regen Use
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Software Bug Leads to Overheating Due to Regen Use

15 Jul 2021, 15:40 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E in Norway, please contact your nearest dealership for a software update that prevents the car from locking up the wheels

 
Are EVs Really Killing ICE Vehicles? It's the Software, Stupid!
Are EVs Really Killing ICE Vehicles? It's the Software, Stupid!

17 Jun 2021, 16:48 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Automotive companies have to ensure they do not become simple manufacturers of vehicles, and software will play a significant role in that.

 
New Land Rover Defender Recalled Over Software-Based Engine Stalling Problem
New Land Rover Defender Recalled Over Software-Based Engine Stalling Problem

14 Jun 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It has finally happened, ladies and gentlemen! After a few recalls outside of the U.S., the Defender for the U.S. market is under recall over a PCM problem

 
This C8 Corvette Thinks It’s a Cadillac Because of a Software Bug
This C8 Corvette Thinks It’s a Cadillac Because of a Software Bug

20 Apr 2021, 18:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Two years after it was introduced, the eighth-generation Corvette still is riddled with software issues that include the untunable ECU

 
Early 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Models Discharge 12V Battery Over Software Issue
Early 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Models Discharge 12V Battery Over Software Issue

8 Apr 2021, 20:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Mustang Mach-E has been built on or before February 3rd, don't panic if the 12-volt battery goes flat while charging; it's just a software problem

 
Ford FNV Electrical Vehicle Architecture Makes OTA Updates Possible
Ford FNV Electrical Vehicle Architecture Makes OTA Updates Possible

26 Nov 2020, 17:40 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / FNV is the name of Ford's new electrical vehicle architecture, a three-letter acronym that stands for Fully Networked Vehicle

 
Harley-Davidson Recalls 2020 LiveWire Motorcycles Over “Unexpected Shutdown”
Harley-Davidson Recalls 2020 LiveWire Motorcycles Over “Unexpected Shutdown”

22 Oct 2020, 12:11 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Harley-Davidson confirms voluntary recall, says it affects all motorcycles made between September 23, 2019 and March 16, 2020

 
BMW’s Biggest Remote iDrive Software Upgrade and How to Install it
BMW’s Biggest Remote iDrive Software Upgrade and How to Install it

19 Oct 2020, 08:13 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / The German automaker has launched the biggest system upgrade in history. We take a look at what's new and how to install it.

 
Butt-Dialing a Tesla Upgrade Still Possible, Still Very Expensive
Butt-Dialing a Tesla Upgrade Still Possible, Still Very Expensive

9 Oct 2020, 07:55 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Model 3 owner says he accidentally butt-dialed an Autopilot upgrade on September 24, has been waiting for a refund ever since

 
All Units of Polestar 2 Recalled After Software Glitch Makes Them Shut Down
All Units of Polestar 2 Recalled After Software Glitch Makes Them Shut Down

4 Oct 2020, 04:02 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Polestar spokesperson confirms software issue would make the car stop running even when driving, but other systems continued functioning

 
This 2020 Ford F-150 Features the 2021 Ford Bronco Startup Animation
This 2020 Ford F-150 Features the 2021 Ford Bronco Startup Animation

17 Jun 2020, 18:56 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It may be hidden in the backend service menus, but it's pretty curious why Ford is shipping the 2020 F-150 with the startup animation from the 2021 Bronco

 
"Massive Software Problems" Affecting More Than 20,000 Volkwagen ID.3 Models
"Massive Software Problems" Affecting More Than 20,000 Volkwagen ID.3 Models

25 Dec 2019, 19:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you have placed an order for the Volkwagen ID.3, your car will sit in a parking lot until spring, waiting for the complete software architecture to roll out

 
Software Update Adds More Range to the Jaguar I-Pace Electric SUV
Software Update Adds More Range to the Jaguar I-Pace Electric SUV

6 Dec 2019, 17:30 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / U.S. owners of the I-Pace are due to visit their nearest Jaguar dealerships in order to update the electric SUV with more range and OTA updates capability