Rivian Software Update 2023.42 Prompts Recall Over Deactivated Defroster/Defogger Controls
28 Nov 2023, 15:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Spoiler alert: all 1,463 recalled vehicles have already been fixed with the over-the-air push of software update 2023.42.02
New Software Update Brings Support for Unique Tesla Cybertruck Features
28 Nov 2023, 11:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla recently released software update 2023.44.1, which brings support for the Cybertruck's bumper camera washer and the 48-volt low-voltage battery
Rivian OTA Update Pulled as a Possible Fix to Earlier Software Fiasco Brings More Issues
27 Nov 2023, 10:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has reportedly stopped deployment of a software fix for its OTA update fiasco after owners reported more issues plaguing their vehicles
Tesla Finally Adds a Separate Audio Channel for Rear Passengers in the Model 3 Highland
16 Nov 2023, 11:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model 3 Highland introduced a rear screen for climate control and entertainment, and it's the first to get a separate audio stream for the rear passengers
What's Working and What's Not After Rivian Botched the 2023.42 Software Update
15 Nov 2023, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian messed up the 2023.42 update, so here's everything you need to know about what's working and what's not on affected vehicles
Rivian 2023.42 Software Update Soft-Bricks EVs, Some Might Need Physical Repairs
14 Nov 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian apologized for the botched 2023.42 software update, which left owners with a non-functional infotainment system that might require physical repairs
Tesla Is Preparing a Major Software Update Dedicated to Improving Vision Features
10 Nov 2023, 18:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Service Center representative allegedly said that Tesla will finally address the issues with the Tesla Vision system in an upcoming software update
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update
6 Nov 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian overhauled the Phone as a Key (PaaK) features with massive improvements to proximity locking and unlocking with the upcoming software update 2023.42
Hyundai Wants to Deal With the TikTok Saga Once and For All Using Software Update Parties
26 Oct 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has announced free anti-theft software installation mobile clinics to apply the patch to as many vehicles as possible
Tesla EVs Will Be Able To Automatically Call 911 in a Crash When Airbags Deploy
23 Oct 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Software version 2023.38 shows that Tesla is planning automatic 911 calls after serious crashes, Supercharger congestion fees, and Waze-like traffic reports
Kia Patches the "Kia Boyz" Patch, "Updated Upgrade" Now Available
15 Oct 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has started reaching out to some customers to inform them that a new software update is supposed to actually end the Kia Boyz madness
Rivian Overhauls User Interface, Adds New Features With Upcoming Halloween Software Update
5 Oct 2023, 10:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is testing a major software update in preparation for Halloween, bringing many new features and an overhauled user interface
Hyundai Finally Announces Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Software Update
21 Sep 2023, 21:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker will release a software update to enable wireless mobile phone projection in certain vehicles; no ETA is available now
GM Wants to Use a BitTorrent-Like System to Update Cars on the Go
20 Sep 2023, 17:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New technology patented by General Motors describes a way to deliver software updates to vehicles using vehicle-to-vehicle communications
Tesla Cracks Down on Audio Mods To Unlock Premium Audio Speakers in the Model 3 RWD
22 Aug 2023, 17:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Owners who installed a hardware upgrade kit to unlock Premium Audio in Tesla Model 3 RWD experienced degraded sound after the 2023.26.7 update
Rivian Adds One-Touch-Garage Opener, EVGo Plug&Charge and More With the 2023.30.00 Update
10 Aug 2023, 11:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian sent the 2023-30.00 update to internal testers with significant improvements, including one-touch garage, plug&charge, and navigation enhancements
Tesla Introduced the Ability To Lower Ventilation Fan Speed While on a Call
1 Aug 2023, 17:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla 2023.26 update introduced several undocumented improvements, including lowering the ventilation fan speed while on a call and pausing the PWS sound
As Tesla Update 2023.26.1 Installs on Customer Vehicles, Multi-Camera View Disappoints
19 Jul 2023, 12:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023.26.1 update is rolling out to Tesla customer vehicles with many new features, including the half-baked Multi-Camera View feature
Rivian Will Support More Phone Keys, Improve Range Estimates With a New Software Update
14 Jul 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new software update, number 2023.26.00, is now tested with new features, such as the ability to add more phone keys, improved range estimates, and more
You Can Now Control Your Tesla's Wipers Using the Steering Wheel Buttons
13 Jul 2023, 13:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla added the ability to control the wipers from the steering wheel buttons with the 2023.20 update, a welcome update for the notoriously patchy Tesla wipers