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January 30, 2023

The pros and cons of software running your car

  • More and more vehicles will soon be run top to bottom by software, not hardware.
    • By KRISTIN V. SHAW
    Edmunds

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    Software will continue to evolve to change the vehicle ownership experience. Cars like the 2023 Nissan Z have touch-screen displays and digital dashboards that can be reconfigured to suit the driver’s needs.

    Software was a big theme for automakers attending CES 2023 in January. BMW, Stellantis, Volkswagen and a joint venture between Honda and Sony showed off upcoming or concept vehicles that are significantly reliant on computers and code. The takeaway was clear: More and more vehicles will be run top to bottom by software, not hardware. In some cases, the future is already here.


     
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