Cars Are Just Software Now

Computers are in modern cars. They're packed full of chips and bits to make your ride safer and more comfortable. All the code under the hood becomes more of a nuisance when it's time to take these technical marvels in for repairs. The auto shops can't keep up with the needs of these high tech vehicles. Companies will continue to fill their cars with gadgets.

WIRED staff writer Aarian Marshall talks about how computerized cars have become a nightmare for auto shops and how cars will evolve in the future.

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The accelerated computerization of cars is killing auto shops, according to Aarian. The stories about EV batteries were written by Aarian and Greg. Lauren has a story about how she doesn't own anything.

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