Rivian Software Version 2022.47 Adds Snow Mode, Improvements and Bug Fixes Galore
9 Dec 2022, 21:52 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Owners who upgrade to software version 2022.47 are in for a lot of improvements and bug fixes. As implied, this update's most important addition is Snow Mode
Cadillac Recalls Certain XT4 Crossovers Over Video Processing Module Software Issue
6 Dec 2022, 17:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / No fewer than 10,194 units of the 2019 to 2020 Cadillac XT4 equipped with Surround Vision are called back to either update the VPM software or replace the VPM
Volkswagen Receives Open Letter in China Against System Failures Affecting ID Family
5 Dec 2022, 20:21 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Both screens in the vehicles may black out. We are not aware of such glitches in cars in the U.S. or Europe, but they may just be under the radar
BMW Is Readying Its Online Platforms for a Subscription-Based Automotive Future
4 Dec 2022, 20:49 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Paying for activating the heated seats option temporarily might not be where the automaker plans on stopping. Here’s how we figured it out
BMW Recalls New 7 Series and i7 Due to Telematics Control Unit Software Issue
30 Nov 2022, 14:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / All recalled vehicles are within BMW's control, and the remedy is a straightforward reflash of the telematics control unit
Mercedes-Benz Follows Tesla's Lead, Wants More Money for Improved EV Acceleration
18 Nov 2022, 21:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Mercedes-Benz will sell you a software upgrade that enables your EV to feel sportier. It’s something Tesla does for quite some time
Stellantis Acquires aiMotive to Accelerate Growth of Its Autonomous Driving Systems
17 Nov 2022, 12:56 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / aiMotive is a leading artificial intelligence and autonomous driving startup - it will become part of Stellantis and help the company develop new technologies
Volkswagen Recalls Certain 2016 Golf R Vehicles Over Software Issue
15 Nov 2022, 17:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A grand total of five examples of the 2016 model year Volkswagen Golf R are in for a body control module software update
Lucid Is Struggling With More Than Quality Issues: Software Is Also a Headache
14 Nov 2022, 11:25 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Autonomous vehicle safety expert analyzes how companies should address making software for computers on wheels to be safer.
Fisker Will Start Ocean Deliveries Without Key Software and Safety Features
11 Nov 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Software is always hard to get right, so Fisker decided to forgo key safety and software features to be able to start Ocean deliveries on time
GM Recalls Nearly 340,000 Vehicles Over DRLs That Don't Deactivate
10 Nov 2022, 14:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Exactly 338,735 units of the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Yukon XL, Escalade and Escalade ESV are called back to remedy a software issue
2021–2022 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Rearview Camera Malfunction, 47K Units Affected
9 Nov 2022, 19:28 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Fixing the issue should be an easy job though, as the SYNC module software needs an update to prevent the screen from lagging.
Nissan Recalls Frontier, Titan, Rogue Over Infotainment System Issue
22 Oct 2022, 19:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Nissan's infotainment system continuously reboots, you're in for either a USB or OTA software update of the infotainment system
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 Electric SUV Over Software Issue
19 Oct 2022, 15:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A grand total of five 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs are called back due to ports logistics and software updating procedures not being properly followed
Bentley Recalls 3,134 Units of the Bentayga SUV to Fix Software Bug
14 Oct 2022, 14:58 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're driving a 2021 to 2022 model year Bentley Bentayga, chances are that your luxury SUV needs a software update for the infotainment system
Will You Upgrade Your Car Just Like Your Smartphone and Computer? Mind the Hardware
12 Oct 2022, 20:50 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / You may be able to update your car as often as you do with your smartphone and laptop, but are you ready to buy a car as often as you buy gadgets?
Ford Recalls Maverick Pickup Truck Over Unintended Brake Light Illumination
12 Oct 2022, 15:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Maverick features an integrated trailer relay module but no adaptive cruise control, chances are that your Maverick needs a software update
BMW Software Upgrade 07-22 Brings Extensive Improvements
11 Oct 2022, 11:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Cars equipped with BMW Operating System 7 and BMW Operating System 8 benefit from the Bavarian automaker's latest remote software update
Recalled Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Will Receive BPCM Software Update
5 Oct 2022, 18:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2017 through 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, chances are you'll receive an envelope in regard to this BPCM software update
Okai EB50 E-Bike Gets an Over-the-Air Update That Boosts Its Top Speed by Over 50%
5 Oct 2022, 11:29 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Owners of the Okai EB50 report that the e-bike's top speed has doubled after the recent over-the-air (OTA) app update - is this the future of EV upgrades?