Shift: A podcast about mobility · Automotive News
Vehicle connectivity explained: How cars connect to the Internet
March 8, 2026·37 min·3 clips
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As heard by us
A clear map of the connected-car stack, without the usual buzzword haze.
The episode treats vehicle connectivity as a practical plumbing problem, and Jake Neer keeps it grounded. He lays out how a car stays online through the roof-mounted modem, Wi-Fi for larger data transfers, Bluetooth for short-range pairing, and cellular as the main link behind…
Why you'd press play
When your car's internet story needs translating.
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