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Rivian R1 owners are in for a treat in the coming months. The carmaker confirmed that both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles would get Rivian OS 2 that powers the R2. According to Rivian software chief Wassym Bensaid, the change should happen with the 2026.31 OTA update, which could roll out in October. Rivian has always been appreciated for its clutter-free and functional software interface. However,…
Just update to the latest version. That's the advice Google is giving to Android Auto users struggling with a random disconnect bug. The glitch appeared earlier this summer after the installation of Android Auto 17.2. Some users reported similar issues with Android Auto 17.1, but later investigation revealed that only version 17.2 was to blame for this problem. The behavior was the same in every…
If you're having trouble with Google Maps rerouting forever on Android Automotive, you're certainly not alone. Several Polestar owners and at least one Honda driver complained that the navigation app keeps searching for a new route in the middle of the drive, making navigation impossible. A discussion thread on reddit started by a Polestar 2 owner also... ( continue reading... )
Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update, and this time, we're getting new builds for all users out there. Android Auto 17.5 is live for both the beta channel and the stable ring. This mea... ( continue reading... )
Earlier this month, a Tesla fan was wowed seeing hundreds of Waymo Ojai robotaxis in Mesa, Arizona. A new report estimates that Waymo has imported over 3,200 Zeekr RT electric minivans, which form the base for the Ojai autonomous vehicles. This shows that Waymo is accelerating its expansion, despite the crippling tariffs it faces for the Zeekr RT imports. Tesla fans are adamant that Waymo is far…
Tesla is expanding Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) support to more vehicles, now including all Model Y Premium models. However, the same part that enables V2L on Model Y Performance, Model Y L, and Model Y Premium is also installed in other models, including Model 3. This suggests a future software update could expand the capability to new vehicles. The bad news for older vehicle owners is that a retrofit,…
Whenever a new car comes around, we like to talk about how much horsepower it develops, the speeds it reaches, and the acceleration times. Most of the time, their braking systems are mentioned as a footnote at best, because no one really seems to care about that. That's because humans take brakes for granted - as long as they're there and they work, nobody cares about them. But braking systems are…
There are so many bugs hitting Android Auto and Google Maps these days that it's getting harder to keep track of everything. This time, a key feature disappeared entirely. While most user... ( continue reading... )
Navitel has just released a new software update that resolves an aspect ratio bug impacting Android Auto users. The glitch was reported in July, when someone turned to Google's forums to indicate that the aspect ratio is no longer set correctly on their Navitel head unit. While the problem was originally said to affect only the DS810, several other users later confirmed that other models are also…
Waze had suddenly stopped showing police alerts for some users, with some claiming that not even submitting a new report appeared on the map. The issue prompted a number of users to switch to Google Maps, which is also showing police reports. The first problems appeared earlier this week, when someone turned to reddit<... ( continue reading... )
