https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/27a86b67-a2b2-467e-a210-9f5b67aac5c8 Software defined vehicles offer advantages their analog rivals can‘t compete with. But the hardware and software in them needs to be maintained, and some owners have found their cars suddenly obsolete or without key features. CNBC talked with industry figures, including Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid about the promise of software defined vehicles and how his company is trying to handle the challenges this new form of ownership poses. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Chapter 1: Software-defined cars 02:34 Chapter 2: The problem 04:39 Chapter 3: Keep it running Produced by: Robert Ferris Shot and edited by: Darren Geeter Additional Camera: Andrew Evers Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi Additional footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why High Tech Cars Might Age Like Smartphones Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:48 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://vid.freedif.org https://vid.freedif.org/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/27a86b67-a2b2-467e-a210-9f5b67aac5c8 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://vid.freedif.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.