Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems [...]

Rivian says “fat finger” caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems […]

  • neanderthal@lemmy.worldEnglish
    451·
    10 months ago

    I would think they would keep at least 1 of each model/trim of vehicle for testing these things. This leads me to believe one of the following:

    • Too tight of deadlines
    • Cheap management won’t pay for testing time or units
    • Culture of pencil whipping
    • A bad apple didn’t do their job, which should be caught by procedures
      • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        10 months ago

        That’s typical of the automotive industry, they don’t pay anyone reasonably, they treat the workers like shit, and then they get mad when the workers protest, unionize, or quit. This is how the automotive industry works from the top down, from the highest executive to the lowliest salesman.

        Also from an IT/Development perspective, the money is usually meh, but also the technology is usually expected to be cutting edge, while on the backend they’re cutting corners and costs, thus undermining that “cutting edge” factor.