Is “Recall” Really The Right Word In The Era Of Auto Over-The-Air Updates?
Nowadays it seems the automotive industry cannot do without quick and flexible connected updates for consumer safety, product maintenance, and enhancing functions.
Nowadays it seems the automotive industry cannot do without quick and flexible connected updates for consumer safety, product maintenance, and enhancing functions.
Ford has angered the ancient recall gods.
Oh, how the turn tables!
Ford’s electric ponycar is running a little hot.
Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed its distaste for Tesla’s Boombox feature. The agency posted a new Safety Recall Notice for 578,607 Tesla vehicles over the serious problem of which sounds pedestrians hear coming from a Tesla. The NHTSA doesn’t like the idea of cars farting … [continued]
Many people — media and talking heads, especially — are grasping at straws with the most recent so-called “recall.” Headlines such as “Tesla recalls 54,000 vehicles that may disobey stop signs” and claims that Tesla is programming vehicles to perform illegal activities are an incredible stretch. This is one reason … [continued]
Tesla has begun a voluntary recall campaign to fix minor issues with its Model 3 and Model S sedans.
In the old days, when an automaker issued a recall for a vehicle, this was something to worry about. In the 21st century, we have Tesla solving such issues through over-the-air software updates, and this latest recall reflects just how adept Tesla is at solving a problem without inconveniencing its … [continued]
Porsche is having to recall a total of 11,287 Taycans to address an issue with the automatic emergency braking software that can cause the hazard lights to turn on when they shouldn’t, Autoblog reports. This is almost all of the Taycans in the US, the article noted, while adding that … [continued]
New battery cells for the Chevy Bolt are in production and should find their way into recalled cars in October.