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

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 Oct 3 2024
Rivians Just Got Some Cool Software Updates

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 Sep 26 2024
Lucid Air Gets 3D Lane Visualization, Ditches Amazon Alexa

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 Sep 10 2024
Volvo Knows That Consumers Hate Subscription Features

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 Sep 9 2024
2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update

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 Sep 8 2024
The Ultimate 'Connected Car' Nightmare Is Playing Out In China

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 Sep 2 2024
Rivian Won't Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan

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 Aug 13 2024
12:53 Tesla 'Full-Self Driving' Still Drives On The Wrong Side Of The Road

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 Jul 22 2024
U.S. Plans Restrictions On Chinese Car Software

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 Jul 17 2024
Chevy Blazer EV Tells Owner He's Out Of Gas

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 Jul 12 2024
Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models

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 Jun 24 2024
Here Are The Automaker EV Apps People Love And Hate Most

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 Jun 12 2024
Mercedes Says 'No Thanks' To The Apple CarPlay Takeover

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 Apr 30 2024
Tesla Wants To Turn Cars Into 'Amazon Web Services' On Wheels. Here's How

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 Apr 29 2024
22:24 Rivian's Latest Software Update Actually Rates Public Charging

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 Apr 15 2024
U.S. Department Of Justice Alleges That Apple CarPlay Is Anti-Competitive

U.S. Department Of Justice Alleges That Apple CarPlay Is Anti-Competitive

Lawyers for the federal government say Apple's desire to take over your car is yet another instance of anti-competitive behavior.
By Mack Hogan Mar 21 2024
Apple Couldn't Build The Car Of The Future. But China's Tech Giants Already Have

Apple Couldn't Build The Car Of The Future. But China's Tech Giants Already Have

The Apple Car may have been a failure, but Chinese tech giants are already delivering on the software-centric EV revolution. Why?
By Kevin Williams Mar 19 2024
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron In-Car Tech: PlugShare, Video Games, OTA Updates And More

The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron In-Car Tech: PlugShare, Video Games, OTA Updates And More

After several delays, the Volkswagen Group says its software revolution is ready for prime time. We try it out on the new Audi Q6 E-Tron.
By Tim Levin Mar 18 2024
How GM Got The Chevy Blazer EV Back On The Road After 16,000 Miles Of Daily Testing

How GM Got The Chevy Blazer EV Back On The Road After 16,000 Miles Of Daily Testing

A GM software executive tells InsideEVs how the Blazer EV was diagnosed, tested and put back on sale after being grounded for months.
By Patrick George Mar 8 2024
Why Honda Hopes The Prologue Can Avoid The Chevy Blazer EV's Problems

Why Honda Hopes The Prologue Can Avoid The Chevy Blazer EV's Problems

Will the Honda Prologue be prone to the same glitches as the Chevy Blazer EV? "We hope not," says Honda.
By Kevin Williams Feb 22 2024
Tesla Sparked A Car Software War. It’s Not Going So Hot

Tesla Sparked A Car Software War. It’s Not Going So Hot

Carmakers are laser-focused on transforming into tech companies. Getting there is proving harder than expected.
By Tim Levin Feb 16 2024
Tesla Cybertruck OTA Update Adds A Charging Reminder, But Autopilot Is Still Missing

Tesla Cybertruck OTA Update Adds A Charging Reminder, But Autopilot Is Still Missing

Parking visualizations, which are Tesla’s substitute for parking sensors, are also nowhere to be found.
By Iulian Dnistran Feb 9 2024
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