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Rivian Will Unlock More Range For The R1S And R1T Via A Paid Software Upgrade

Owners of the second-gen models will also be able to get the Performance pack via an OTA software update.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Mar 03 -

DeepSeek Is Already Making Its Way Into Chinese EVs

Two Chinese automakers—including Geely—have announced support for China's AI disruptor.

By Kevin Williams

Software - Feb 07 -

Rivian Owners, Rejoice: No More Service Visits To Update Your Wheel Size

A software update will “soon” allow owners to make the change themselves.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Feb 05 -

Tesla Is Being Investigated In The U.S. Over Cheekily-Named ‘ASS’ Feature

The remote driving feature allows owners to fetch their vehicles from a parking lot without anyone sitting in the driver’s seat.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Jan 08 -

Honda Asimo OS: A Robot Legend Is Reborn To Power New EVs

The Asimo name returns as an original vehicle operating system developed in-house by Honda, set for use in the new 0 Series EVs.

By Patrick George

CES - Jan 07 -

BMW’s New Panoramic iDrive Adds More Screens, But With A Twist

I checked out BMW’s new Panoramic Vision display which will be featured in the upcoming Neue Klasse models. Is it a game-changer?

By Suvrat Kothari

CES - Jan 07 -

Rivian R1S And R1T EVs Finally Get Native YouTube, Google Cast And SiriusXM

Netflix is still unavailable, but owners can use other apps like Disney+ and Max to cast videos to their vehicle's screen.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Dec 19 2024 -

Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.

Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world.

By Patrick George

Software - Nov 05 2024 -

Rivian’s Halloween Update Channels The R1S And R1T’s Inner K.I.T.T.

The software update can transform the adventure-oriented EVs into Knight Rider’s ride or Doc Brown’s Time Machine.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Oct 17 2024 -

Enel X Way JuiceBox Charger Customers Are Cut Off And Left In The Dark

The charging company abruptly announced it is shutting down in the U.S. and Canada, leaving owners without connected features.

By Patrick George

Charging - Oct 03 2024 -

Rivians Just Got Some Cool Software Updates

Rivian R1T and R1S owners get fancy new headlights, tri-zone climate control and a live security camera feed.

By Tim Levin

Software - Sep 26 2024 -

Lucid Air Gets 3D Lane Visualization, Ditches Amazon Alexa

The latest software version adds a bunch of new features, including a proprietary voice assistant that can turn on the heated seats.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Sep 10 2024 -

Volvo Knows That Consumers Hate Subscription Features

“I would have a hard time paying to unlock hardware that I know is in the car,” its CTO said during a roundtable.

By Mack Hogan

Software - Sep 09 2024 -

2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update

Volvo debuted its new infotainment interface on the EX90 and XC90 SUVs. Via OTA updates, millions of older Volvos will get it too.

By Suvrat Kothari

Software - Sep 08 2024 -

The Ultimate 'Connected Car' Nightmare Is Playing Out In China

What happens to your connected, software-driven car when the company behind it fails, and driving features go "offline" too?

By Patrick George

Software - Sep 02 2024 -

Rivian Won't Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan

Rivian's Connect+ adds streaming apps like Audible and Apple Music, but it's an extra $14.99 a month.

By Kevin Williams

Software - Aug 13 2024 -

Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Still Drives On The Wrong Side Of The Road

Tesla's newest version of FSD was supposed to be a 5-10x improvement. It still makes dangerous, erratic moves.

By Mack Hogan

News - Jul 22 2024 -

U.S. Plans Restrictions On Chinese Car Software

"A car is a very scary thing,” a senior U.S. Commerce Department official said. "It knows a lot about you."

By Tim Levin

Software - Jul 17 2024 -

Chevy Blazer EV Tells Owner He's Out Of Gas

The all-electric car helpfully offered to direct him to the nearest gas station.

By Mack Hogan

Software - Jul 12 2024 -

Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models

ChatGPT is coming to "most" U.S. 2025 model-year Volkswagen vehicles, including its EVs. Will this up VW's voice assistant game?

By Patrick George

Technology - Jun 24 2024 -

Here Are The Automaker EV Apps People Love And Hate Most

Tesla and Hyundai rule the charts, while Polestar and Subaru are at the bottom.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Jun 12 2024 -

Mercedes Says 'No Thanks' To The Apple CarPlay Takeover

But that's only part of the story. In a new interview, Mercedes' CEO explains where the German automaker's software game is headed.

By Patrick George

Software - Apr 30 2024 -

Tesla Wants To Turn Cars Into 'Amazon Web Services' On Wheels. Here's How

Tesla envisions turning its future cars into mobile distributed data centers where it can monetize a car's onboard computing power like Amazon AWS.

By Rob Stumpf

Technology - Apr 29 2024 -

Rivian's Latest Software Update Actually Rates Public Charging

We chat with RIvian's VP of Software about how the new software will improve the customer experience.

By Tom Moloughney

Software - Apr 15 2024 -