Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say

Update: 2024-07-26

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Phones are supported well beyond their average ownership lifetime. In stark contrast, automakers are struggling to work out how long their “smartphones on wheels” can be kept on the road.

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Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say

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Cars Are Now Rolling Computers, So How Long Will They Get Updates? Automakers Can’t Say