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Tesla’s 13-Year Head Start in Over-the-Air Updates Still Leaves Automakers Playing Catch-Up

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Tesla revolutionized the automotive industry in 2012 when it introduced seamless over-the-air software updates—a capability that continues to leave competitors scrambling to catch up more than a decade later. Despite billions in investment and extensive R&D efforts from traditional automakers, Tesla’s dominance in software update frequency, scope, and execution remains virtually unchallenged. The Power of…

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Volvo’s Unprecedented Fix: Replacing Every EX90’s Computer After Software Disaster

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The automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles has created new opportunities—and new pitfalls. Volvo’s experience with the EX90 electric SUV exemplifies both sides of this transformation. What began as a flagship launch in 2025 quickly devolved into a customer relations nightmare, forcing the Swedish automaker to take the extraordinary step of replacing every EX90’s central…

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Trump’s Data Transparency Restrictions and Public Disengagement Create Perfect Storm for Economic Policy Crisis

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In an era where digital technology should make economic data collection more precise and comprehensive than ever, a troubling paradox has emerged. The very foundations of economic measurement—the surveys, polls, and data collection mechanisms that inform critical policy decisions—are under siege from two converging forces: widespread public disengagement and proposed restrictions on data transparency. The…

US EV Sales Hit Historic 10% Market Share Milestone in August 2025

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August 2025 delivered a watershed moment for the US automotive industry as electric vehicle sales shattered previous records. According to Kelley Blue Book data, Americans purchased 146,332 electric cars during the month—capturing nearly 10% of the total new vehicle market for the first time. This breakthrough represents more than just impressive numbers; it signals a…