4 stories tagged software-defined-vehicles on EV Digest.
Nissan plans to make the next-generation Rogue its first software-defined vehicle as the Japanese automaker works to close the digital gap with Tesla and competitive Chinese manufacturers. The move highlights legacy automakers' urgency to overhaul electrical architectures and software capability across high-volume mainstream models.
General Motors is shifting to a propulsion-agnostic software architecture, ensuring next-generation digital features developed for its electric vehicles also deploy to gasoline models. The strategy will bring Tesla-style connected functions, including onboard security camera monitoring and hands-free automated driving, to upcoming gas SUVs alongside its EV portfolio. By standardizing its computing stack across all powertrains, the automaker aims to streamline over-the-air updates and reduce development costs.
At its tech-focused Onward event, General Motors pitched a vision to evolve into a software-first automaker powered by advanced computing and continuous vehicle enhancements. The Detroit automaker highlighted faster over-the-air updates and next-generation hands-free driving capable of handling everyday errands. The strategy focuses on bridging software architecture across its expanding electric lineup and connected vehicle ecosystem.
Automakers are increasingly offering features as paid subscriptions, from heated seats to advanced software. However, this trend is facing significant resistance from car owners who feel they shouldn't have to pay extra for hardware already installed in a vehicle they've purchased outright.
