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Toyota is finally saying bye to its obsolete multimedia system, which is perhaps the biggest complaint about its vehicles. The Gen 6 RAV4 to go on sale in about a month will use an entirely redeveloped multimedia system based on their new Arene software platform. It is their first shot at building a fully software-defined vehicle (SDV) in the next few years. They had been behind some other companies like Tesla in this regard.

Among the improvements:

• Much faster, smoother, and more intuitive interface using a powerful processor
• 5G connectivity through AT&T
• Customizable displays
• High screen resolution
• Built-in front, rear, and side dashcams
• Full navigation info displayed on the multi-info display behind the steering wheel
• All ADAS features controllable through the multimedia scree
• Much improved voice control
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates through the Arene software platform
• Still built on open-source Linux software
• TSS 4.0 also built on the Arene...

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Bob Wilson

Toyota has beaten the others on the race to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries, leaving several start-ups and major companies behind. They have begun their manufacturing plans for their sulfide-based all-solid-state battery. Gen 6 Prius (2029 debut model year) will use an all-solid-state battery.

Mass production of solid-state Toyota BEVs to start in as early as two years (in 2027).

Toyota aims to launch the 'world's first' all-solid-state EV batteries