Will You Need Ad Block for Your Car?

A black and white line drawing of a vehicle interior showing the dashboard and. steering wheel. On the infotainment screen, the words "Selected Ad" are emblazoned in large letters.

The modern web has become difficult to navigate without ad blocking software. Ford now has a patent that would bring the ads we hate to your vehicle’s infotainment system. [via …read more Continue reading Will You Need Ad Block for Your Car?

Open Vehicle Monitoring System is the Window to Your EV’s Soul

A black PCB with a cellular modem board piggy backed on top. It has a micro-USB and DB-type connector on the end facing the camera.

Electric cars have more widgets than ever, but manufacturers would rather you don’t have direct access to them. The Open Vehicle Monitoring System intends to change that for the user. …read more Continue reading Open Vehicle Monitoring System is the Window to Your EV’s Soul

Jailbreaking Tesla Infotainment Systems

With newer cars being computers on wheels, some manufacturers are using software to put features behind a paywall or thwarting DIY repairs. Industrious hackers security researchers have taken it upon …read more Continue reading Jailbreaking Tesla Infotainment Systems

New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service

Every few years, someone pushing a startup to investors comes up with an acronym or buzzword which rapidly becomes the new hotness in those circles. One of the most pernicious …read more Continue reading New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service