By using over-the-air software to update the technology in autos, these manufacturers are able to improve functionality and fix software defects. Both GM (OnStar) and Daimler (MBRACE 2) have embraced ...

Ford requires you to install any Power-Up software updates "within a reasonable amount of time, typically 30 days." It, too, ...

Freescale Within five years, over-the-air software upgrades are expected to be commonplace for new vehicles. “As a manufacturer, you’ll have to have it to even be considered by the consumer ...

A Tesla model In many ways, automakers are taking a cue from Tesla as they equip vehicles to receive over-the-air updates, years after the electric vehicle maker began doing so.

Tesla really kicked off the over-the-air-update trend in earnest, but now BMW is jumping on the bandwagon for owners of some of its newer vehicles, according to a report Monday by Motor1.com.

Infotainment software updates, such as updates to the infotainment OS and user interface, will grow quickly over the next six years, starting from just over 200,000 units in 2015.

The software version ID.2.1, which establishes the technical prerequisites for “Over-the-Air” updates, is automatically included with all new ID. models produced since calendar week 8.” ...

Nonetheless, over-the-air updates for WSNs are rarely attempted because it’s tough to do. But that’s about to change due to a newly-introduced generation of tiny, coin cell-powered Bluetooth Smart or ...

Interview with Here’s Timo Littke on how the company's over-the-air software update technology makes live easier for car owners and OEMs.