The 2020 Corvette C8 is currently the cutting-edge of the iconic sports car nameplate, offering customers the very latest performance technology that GM can muster. Obviously, The General has vested interest in keeping the new mid-engine Corvette at the forefront of technology offerings within this highly competitive segment, and that’s made easier thanks to the C8’s new over-the-air update capability.
For those who may be unaware, the 2020 Corvette runs GM’s latest Global B electrical architecture, which acts as the vehicle’s digital “nervous system.” Global B was first unveiled in the 2020 Cadillac CT5 sedan, and offers a host of benefits over previous electrical architectures, including greater connectivity and data processing power, among others. Global B will be the system of choice for all future GM models going forward, including the 2020 Corvette.
2020 Corvette interior
On the connectivity front, Global B offers the convenience of over-the-air updates, or vehicle software updates downloaded via an active Internet connection. This allows customers to enjoy the latest features and system improvements, all without physically bringing their vehicle in for service.
In the General Motors Q2 2019 Earnings Call held earlier this month, GM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra mentioned Global B and the over-the-air update capability.
“We’ve recently revealed a new digital vehicle platform that will fully integrate our electric propulsion systems, cyber security protections, advanced active safety systems and Super Cruise technology. This platform also enables more systems in the vehicle to receive over-the-air updates, including telematics, chassis controls and more,” Barra stated during the call. “This will deliver value and convenience to our customers. Following its debut on the Cadillac CT5 and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it will expand to most of our global lineup by 2023.”
2020 Corvette infotainment screen
Of the benefits mentioned, the “telematics, chassis controls and more” seem the most applicable to the 2020 Corvette. With so many onboard digital systems helping it to perform, the new Vette is ripe for improvements later down the line. As such, over-the-air updates should help put to rest any lingering fears potential early adopters may have with regard to all the new stuff the C8 has to offer.
We can’t wait to see how Chevrolet integrates this new capability with the 2020 Corvette, so rest assured we’ll follow this story further as it develops. Until then, subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news and 24/7 GM news coverage.
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It only adds value if they ever use it. My 2018 Bolt has OTA update capability. There was an infotainment button change in the 2019 that would be a welcome addition to my 2018 but GM has so far refused to use the OTA capability at all on this car.
OTA is a doorway for expert hackers. Someone installed a transmitter on the OBD II port of a Chevy Malibu and controlled most car functions by radio. So if the OTA link can get into the command systems, so can a hacker. Unless you have to turn it on to work, this is another security risk.
The new architecture electrical system will add this to all new models in the coming years.
While nothing is unhackable this one is one of the best to prevent that with rolling codes
Sitting at a green light, car won’t go, angry motorists behind you,
“Please wait, update in progress”…………………….
LOL
Believe GM/Corvette should provide the better bigger braking system from the Z51 package on all Corvettes. Their stupidity will open them up to future customer lawsuits on frontal crashes, since they had a more advanced braking system but did not offer it as standard equipment.