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[mackey]

I have been researching mazdas (CX-5) lately and they do get updates to the info/nav system. I think I read there is a crashing problem in v.51 or something, but its fixed in v.55. Not the same as tesla, but better than others.

[mikeash → mackey]

Are those updates over the air, or do you need to take it to a dealer to apply them?

[briHass → mikeash]

They're done over USB. The system will look for specially named firmware files (*.up) and auto-apply.

This forum: http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2014-mazda-3-skyactiv-aud... has some excellent info, and someone usually posts the new FW files. I've done an upgrade and the hacks myself.

[mikeash → briHass]

Nice. Not quite as convenient as Tesla, but it's great that they give you the ability to do it yourself.

[tthayer → mikeash]

It looks like OTA updates will be available in the future, but who knows if 'older' models will get that feature.