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Ford Recalls Improperly Fixed Explorer Recalls

Posted on 31 March 2025 by Ken Zino

Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. This is another Ford Motor recall caused by software errors and its inability to ascertain if the prior recall was implemented correctly. Continue reading →

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Computer Bugs – Ford Launches New Certified Glass Network

Posted on 2 May 2022 by Ken Zino

Ford has apparently discovered the latest bugs in computerized vehicles. They are not the ones that smear your windshield. Continue reading →

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Software – Honda Invests in US-based Helm.ai

Posted on 20 January 2022 by Ken Zino

Helm.ai is an artificial intelligence software startup company established in November 2016. Honda and Helm.ai have been working in together since 2019 through Honda Xcelerator*3, described as a global open innovation program of Honda. Continue reading →

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Connected – Bosch Touts Application Independent Software

Posted on 8 December 2021 by Ken Zino

“Software development is a longstanding core competence at Bosch. Every year, we put more than 200 million control units running our own software into vehicles worldwide. With this new set-up, we want to become the leading provider of application-independent vehicle software,” says Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairperson of the Mobility Solutions business sector of Robert Bosch GmbH. Continue reading →

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GM Revamps Information Technology for Growth

Posted on 10 November 2021 by Ken Zino

GM said it’s to allow software-enabled services revenue to increase to $20-25 billion annually by 2030. Continue reading →

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Ford Selects Wind River Over-the-Air Update Technology

Posted on 15 October 2018 by Ken Zino

By creating what’s claimed to be the most minimal differential update possible during OTA updates, this approach offers the potential for cost reductions as well as an allegedly better experience for consumers. Continue reading →

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