Software

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.

The agreement gets clinched on Wednesday.

Delphi also wants to work with automakers on future products.

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Whenever it arrives, Tesla's next software update brings important safety improvements.

Tesla's new update affects Autopilot, navigation, and the media interface. The wireless update will automatically install overnight.

Science takes a look at how people feel about autonomous cars making decisions about what to do in an accident.

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 entirely on your phone while offering the same features as if it were connected to your dash.

Model S's 1.01 Autopilot improvements, which Elon Musk says are coming "soon," will include better road-holding and lane maintenance improvements.

Electric vehicle maker is breaking out the software improvements on Thursday.

The Tesla Model X all-electric SUV will have several autonomous driving features, multiple height modes, cold-weather systems, independent door control.

Electric vehicle maker starts beta-testing for early version of autonomous driving.

According to a report from Europe, BMW, Mercedes and Opel could potentially have diesel engines that don't meet US emissions requirements.

A Fisker Karma community site reveals how to turn on additional driving modes for the extended-range plug-in vehicle.