One of the coolest and handiest features found in the latest generation of the Corvette is the Performance Data Recorder (PDR). Its main purpose is to provide data to help drivers shave off a few seconds off of lap times by recording the run as well as telemetry. Drivers can then play it back and see how they did, along with info like their speed and how much G force they were fighting through the bends.
It’s a great tool, but some drivers have complained that the playback quality isn’t exactly fantastic, which was brought up by a CorvetteForum member. Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter often does a few Q&A sessions directly with the ‘Vette faithful, and he was able to say that an improvement to the playback was coming via a software update.
When asked about the camera Juechter said: “GM engineering and our partner Cosworth have been working hard to improve the PDR and the user experience. One area of investigation has been the image quality. Coincidentally, a software change was just released for Bowling Green production at the end of March and we will be making it available to customers who already have their cars in the next few weeks.”
“The software includes several changes including improvements in color balance and sharpness of the image on the video,” he continued, along with providing a screen shot showing PDR images pre and post update.”
The first shot shows the PDR’s imagery having a distinct green color tone since its 2015 release. The second shot shows a markedly better shot with a deeper, not as sickly view of the scene.
This is a great example of passionate engineers talking to fans directly and being able to address concerns, sometimes even providing specific solutions. Did the PDR’s issue keep people from learning from the collected data? Probably not, but the update will sure make them easier to watch.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.
Missing out on the self-driving future is a tough pill to swallow, especially as a car enthusiast. But that is what Tesla handed us on Wednesday, without a hint of mercy.
During its October 21, 2026 earnings call, Elon Musk told investors the Cybercab is meant mainly as a ride service. Further, nearly all of them will be owned and managed by Tesla.