July 27, 2026 2:56 pm, EDT Mack launches a revival of Anthem in June 2025. (Mack Trucks) key takeaways: Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said July 27 that they have begun incorporating the revised EPA DEF induction software into new trucks produced starting in May. Following EPA guidance issued in August 2025, the
The auto industry has never stood still, but the shift from hardware to software has arguably been one of the biggest changes ever. Today’s connected vehicles contain millions of lines of code that control everything from infotainment to driver-assistance features and battery management. As a result, maintenance of a
July 14, 2026 3:55 pm, EDT Drivers can take their break while the remote update continues. (Mac Truck) key takeaways: Mack Trucks plans to launch Lock & Leave by fall 2026, allowing eligible over-the-air software updates to be performed without the driver in the truck. The feature aims to maximize fleet uptime as connected trucks
A driver in Sycamore Township, Ohio says a mandatory over the air software update for his 2021 Volkswagen Jetta caused multiple system failures in his vehicle and an estimated $1,600 in unexpected repairs, according to a report. local 12 news. Asher Korman purchased the Jetta about three years ago for about $35,000 and had no
A Packer MX-13 engine. The parent company of Kenworth and Peterbilt will introduce updated software for vehicles equipped with MX-11 and MX-13 engines. (Packer Inc.) July 7, 2026 5:50 pm, EDT key takeaways: The EPA guidance increases the final spur speed by 5 mph to 25 mph and extends the timeline for addressing emissions system
Toyota’s recall of the twin-turbocharged V35A-FTS V6 engines covering 270,000 Tundra and Sequoia trucks was always going to be a headache. But owners are now discovering a problem that goes beyond the basic safety concern: The software patch Toyota is using to figure out which trucks need new engines is also changing the way those
The fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia. (Daimler Trucks North America) June 23, 2026 1:45 pm, EDT key takeaways: Daimler Truck North America began rolling out the optional DEF induction software update to approximately 330,000 in-service Detroit-powered vehicles in February. The revised parameters increase the final-spur speed limit by 5 mph to 25 mph and increase time
VTNA said unplanned stops have decreased by 24% since the introduction of the remote update. (Volvo Trucks North America) June 15, 2026 4:56 pm, EDT key takeaways: Volvo Trucks North America plans to expand over-the-air updates to allow updating empty VNL and VNR trucks in late 2026. VTNA said remote updates have reduced unplanned stops