Glossary / General

software updates

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Software updates are like app updates for your car; they can fix problems or add new features without a mechanic visit.

Technical Definition

Software updates are patches or new code released over the air to improve vehicle performance, add features, or fix bugs.

Hear It Discussed

"Not just the fact that they're electric, but the fact that they're capable of software updates, the fact that they have touch screens..."
The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235 The Carmudgeon Show 06:17

"and that this is going to come the way of software updates, which software updates on most of the vehicles."
CarCast+Edmunds - Tesla sales pick up and negative equity on car loans continues to increase. CarCast 02:48

"...formed for italian ticon owners to compare notes on charging their cars and software updates and with backing from Porsche italia they've now formalized into an official Porsche club..."
DAILY: Renault Attacks ‘Fake PHEVs’, Norway EV Share Recovers and Electrics Becoming More Attainable | 03 Mar 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 14:56

Cars Known For This

Toyota 4Runner Jeep Wrangler Chevrolet Blazer Cadillac Escalade Ford Everest Dodge Charger

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The Tesla Model S Is More Important Than You Think — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 235

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