Glossary / General

over-the-air updates

43 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

"According to a May report from the consulting firm Kearney, DRAM is uh key to enabling over-the-year updates, advanced driver assistance systems, uh, autonomy infotainment, and other functions for..."
How To Handle Holiday Traffic And Aging Drivers In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 27:47

"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