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Business, Spoken
Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say
Jul 26, 2024
Learn about the challenges automakers face in updating car software, especially after the 3G service sunset. Dive into topics like subscription models, software-defined vehicles, and ensuring software longevity in modern cars.
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- Automakers face challenges in providing long-term software updates for vehicles, impacting market value.
- Vehicle software maintenance requires clarity on update timelines and commitment from automakers for sustainability in the long term.
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The Impact of 3G Sunset on Vehicle Connectivity
The podcast discusses the repercussions of the 3G sunset on vehicle connectivity, focusing on how some Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Nissan models lost features like remote start and service notifications due to the 3G network discontinuation. Volkswagen faced delays in providing a technical solution post-sunset, leaving drivers without access to telematics services for years. This highlights the challenge automakers face in keeping up with software updates for modern vehicles.
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