Over-the-air updates present challenges—but ignoring OTA could prove worse

One of the many issues that has seen Tesla make headlines is its early adoption of over-the-air (OTA) update technology, with the automaker delivering a steady stream of updates for features such as autopilot and human-machine interface. A recent application addressed concerns around braking distances on the Model 3, which were criticised for being too long. The company released an update within days of a Consumer Reports publication, which improved performance by 19 feet (5.8 metres).