AutomobilesJapanese automaker to ride trend of improving functionality via over-the-air updatesToyota used its Arene software development platform in redesigning the RAV4 sport utility vehicle. (Photo by Masaki Ishihara)RYO ASAYAMAOctober 17, 2026 01:44 JSTNAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor has revealed plans to convert all 50 of its automobile models into software-defined vehicles by 2030, tapping its proprietary Arene software development platform for the effort.