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Rivian R1S And R1T EVs Finally Get Native YouTube, Google Cast And SiriusXM

Netflix is still unavailable, but owners can use other apps like Disney+ and Max to cast videos to their vehicle's screen.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Dec 19

Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.

Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world.

By Patrick George

Software - Nov 05

Rivian’s Halloween Update Channels The R1S And R1T’s Inner K.I.T.T.

The software update can transform the adventure-oriented EVs into Knight Rider’s ride or Doc Brown’s Time Machine.

By Iulian Dnistran

Software - Oct 17

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

Charging - Oct 03

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

Software - Sep 26

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

Software - Sep 10

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

Software - Sep 09

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

Software - Sep 08

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

Software - Sep 02

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

Software - Aug 13

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

News - Jul 22

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

Software - Jul 17

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

Software - Jul 12

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

Technology - Jun 24

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

Software - Jun 12

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

Software - Apr 30

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

Technology - Apr 29

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

Software - Apr 15

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

Software - Mar 21

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

China - Mar 19

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

Software - Mar 18

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

Software - Mar 08

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

Software - Feb 22

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

Software - Feb 16