Software
The era of the over-the-air-updates is really, finally Here
Like the weather, everyone talks about over-the-air (OTA) software updates for cars, but no one really does much about it, except for Tesla. Until now. Starting today, Here, the company known for its automotive mapping services, hopes to change this and help keep car electronics current with its new OTA Connect services.
Germany to accept diesel software fix rather than retrofit millions of cars
The agreement gets clinched on Wednesday.
Delphi working on Tesla-like updates for past and future cars
Delphi also wants to work with automakers on future products.
Latest Tesla Easter egg turns touchscreen into a sketchpad
Tap the "T" three times to create your masterpiece.
Geohot open-sources his semi-autonomous car technology
Got a self-driving project in the works?
Tesla software 8.1 is coming soon and will unlock Enhanced Autopilot with the new hardware
Keep your connection open.
Tesla is updating Autopilot to stop inattentive drivers
Whenever it arrives, Tesla's next software update brings important safety improvements.
Tesla update 8.0 makes big changes to Autopilot, nav system
Tesla's new update affects Autopilot, navigation, and the media interface. The wireless update will automatically install overnight.
Should autonomous vehicles save passengers or pedestrians?
Science takes a look at how people feel about autonomous cars making decisions about what to do in an accident.
Opel admits to using emissions software, but says it's legal
In a meeting with German regulators, Opel says that, well, yes, it does use emissions-adjusting software, but that this software is totally legal.
Android Auto will soon run on your phone just like any other app
Android Auto will soon run entirely on your phone while offering the same features as if it were connected to your dash.
Tesla Autopilot about to get fleet learning update
Model S's 1.01 Autopilot improvements, which Elon Musk says are coming "soon," will include better road-holding and lane maintenance improvements.
Tesla Model S, X come closer to Autopilot with software 7.0 release
Electric vehicle maker is breaking out the software improvements on Thursday.
Tesla Model X gets more autonomous driving features
The Tesla Model X all-electric SUV will have several autonomous driving features, multiple height modes, cold-weather systems, independent door control.
Tesla Model S Autosteer update brings new features
Electric vehicle maker starts beta-testing for early version of autonomous driving.
More German automakers may be afoul of US emission standards
According to a report from Europe, BMW, Mercedes and Opel could potentially have diesel engines that don't meet US emissions requirements.
Got a Fisker Karma? Hack it for more driving options
A Fisker Karma community site reveals how to turn on additional driving modes for the extended-range plug-in vehicle.