Glossary / General

over-the-air updates

36 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Over-the-air updates mean that car companies can send software updates to your car through the internet. This helps keep your car's features up to date without needing to go to a shop.

Technical Definition

Over-the-air updates allow manufacturers to remotely update software in vehicles, enhancing features and fixing bugs without requiring a physical visit to a dealership. This technology is becoming increasingly common in modern cars, providing convenience and improved functionality for drivers.

Hear It Discussed

"Right, on a car that's still under warranty. When Tesla's like, no, we're still doing updates. We're still doing it..."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 44:49

"So everything responds quicker. It's better capable to receive over-the-air updates, put them out, you know, quickly."
CarCast+Edmunds - Mercedes-AMG GT EV, new Kia Seltos and more. CarCast 36:50

"Also this over-the-air updates increases the motor power from 105 to 120 kilowatts in the Firefly. [789.5s] Let's take a break."
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