Those pesky software updates, now coming to a car near you

You hate them on your phone and dread them on your computer -- now, those pesky software updates are coming to your car.

Carmakers led by Tesla are pushing over-the-air Wi-Fi and 3G or 4G wireless downloads to add functions such as self-parking and to upgrade performances of their vehicles. It's prompting suppliers like NXP Semiconductors, Ericsson and Gemalto to celebrate as car builders fight to keep hackers out...