Honda's New Off-Road Apple CarPlay App Provides Live Data for TrailSport Owners
Honda Trail Experience tracks 11 data points and allows users to display and record real-time metrics during off-road adventures.
Everything new coming to CarPlay in iOS 27
CarPlay is getting its most substantial update in years with iOS 27, and the best changes aren’t the flashy ones.
Rivian Heard You Complaining About Touchscreens So It Over-Engineered Scroll Wheels
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe exclusively told The Drive how the R2’s software-defined Halo wheels work — and why the clicks you feel aren’t mechanical at all.
Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle - Jalopnik
Tracking devices like Apple AirTags are appealing for vehicle security because they’re cheap, but thieves know they’re there, and they can be easily removed.
Android Auto has a hidden setting that lets you create custom shortcuts that you can use while driving — here's how to set them up
Avoid voice commands wherever you can
Is AI voice control in cars the next big thing... or a complete waste of time?
Humanity is for us humans, thanks very much
Are proper physical buttons making a comeback in cars?
For years we’ve been force fed touchscreens. Time for the humble button to fight back
Could this Google update be the way to share your car without handing over your keys?
Android innovation makes digital key sharing the shape of things to come
Why Did So Many Electric Cars Get Rid Of AM Radio? - BGR
AM radio has been a staple automotive feature for decades, but electric cars have started dropping it due to signal interference with EV motors.
The Pros And Cons Of Using USB Thumb Drives For Your In-Car Music Library - Jalopnik
The biggest advantages of USB drives are audio quality, storage, and personalization. But compatibility and setup hassles may not be worth it for some drivers.
One car brand is getting a 'world first' suite of features thanks to Google Gemini
This should make life a whole lot easier
Google Maps For Apple CarPlay Is About To Get A New Hands-Free Feature - BGR
The Google Maps app experience within Apple CarPlay appears set to receive a worthwhile hands-free upgrade soon, thanks to a welcome update.
Apple CarPlay Ultra has 3 great features – but one major downfall
I tried out the latest version of Apple CarPlay Ultra in the Aston Martin DB12 S
Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
Phone projection is getting more embedded.
CarPlay keeps getting better, here are two new features I’ve been loving - 9to5Mac
CarPlay has improved a lot with iOS 26 and subsequent updates over the past year, here are two new features I’ve been loving lately.
Grok's voice mode comes to Apple CarPlay
The number of AI assistants in CarPlay is growing.
Google rolls Gemini out to millions of Volvo, Polestar and GM vehicles, but early feedback suggests all isn’t sweetness and light
Not all customers are happy
This is the best sound system I’ve heard in a car – and it’s not the model you might expect
The Bowers & Wilkins sound system in the Volvo EX90 blows all others out of the water
I used the unique Vantrue Pilot 2 thermal imaging dash cam in my car for two weeks — but the best part is how it upgrades older cars with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a generous touchscreen, and I liked the sharp video too
The Pilot 2’s headline thermal imaging feature feels a bit gimmicky
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
5 New Features Added To Apple CarPlay In April 2026 - BGR
Apple CarPlay has already gained quite a few new features in 2026, and April has been no different. Here’s five new features to enjoy behind the wheel.
This Useful iOS 26 Feature Makes Apple Music Way Easier To Use In CarPlay - BGR
iOS 26 lets you pin your favorite Apple Music songs, playlists, albums, and artists so that they’re always one tap away in CarPlay.
Android Auto gets useful new Google app Apple CarPlay drivers have already been enjoying
My name is Android Auto and I’m really glad to Google Meet you
Pioneer Sphera aftermarket CarPlay receiver brings Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio | Stuff
The Pioneer Sphera is the fist aftermarket CarPlay receiver to support Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, but it’ll cost ya.
Apple CarPlay Ultra is here – everything you need to know about Apple’s smarter in-car upgrade | Stuff
Apple has finally released the new version of CarPlay, dubbed CarPlay Ultra. Here’s everything you need to know about the updated in-car software .
Why more carmakers race to adopt iPhone car keys
As automakers adopt iPhone car keys at a faster clip, we think it could become as standard as seat belts and touchscreens.
CarPlay in iOS 26 has my top new Apple Music feature, here’s how to use it - 9to5Mac
One of my favorite recent CarPlay features is an Apple Music change in iOS 26 that’s perfect for the car. Here’s how to use it.
Why Your Car's Speakers Crackle When You Turn Up The Volume - BGR
Ever noticed that the speakers in your car crackle when you turn up the volume? Here’s why that happens, why it might not be a fault, and how you can fix it.
'After years of Siri, a talkative car AI assistant feels a little disconcerting' – I tried ChatGPT on CarPlay
I let ChatGPT ride shotgun and learned where traffic really comes from
3 Ways To Upgrade Your Car's Audio System For Every Budget - BGR
Replacing your head unit, swapping out factory speakers, and adding an amplifier or subwoofer are great ways to get better sound out of your car.
I just tried the new CarPlay with iOS 26.5 beta and I can talk to ChatGPT
Soon after iOS 26.4 rolled out, I tested out some of the new CarPlay features that came with the new iOS 26.5 beta 1 update.
CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits - 9to5Mac
It’s been an exciting time for CarPlay, and this week two brand new apps debuted that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet.
OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay
In a surprise release, OpenAI has made ChatGPT’s Voice mode available through Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay just got a feature update we've been waiting for – but the best is still to come
iOS 26.4 also adds new features for CarPlay – here’s what they do
You next car could have 300GB of RAM — as Google says its Android Automotive update could control the vehicle's 'brain'
Google update proves it is hell bent on ensuring Android Automotive is the ‘brains’ of your car, as EVs rapidly transform info supercomputers on wheels
This Solar-Powered Dash Cam Keeps An Eye On Your Car While You're Away - BGR
Looking to keep your car safe both on the road and when parked? This solar-powered dash cam is a good pick to help do just that, and it’s discounted on Amazon.
iOS 26.4 gives CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming - 9to5Mac
iOS 26.4 was released today, giving CarPlay two new features while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade soon.
Android Auto is broken for Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel owners after latest update
Constant reconnection issues leave Android Auto unusable with no word of an official fix yet
Kwikset brings smart lock control to Apple CarPlay - 9to5Mac
Lock maker Kwikset is updating its smart lock app to work with Apple CarPlay for the first time. Smart lock…
This hidden setting changed the way I use Android Auto — and I'm never going back
Bring your sideloaded apps to your car with this hidden Android Auto setting
Cut the cable from your CarPlay life with this tiny wireless adapter
Plug in this Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter and your phone wirelessly connects automatically, every time you start the car.
This CarPlay and Android Auto adapter helps turn your car into a Tesla – adds wireless Netflix streaming and more
Could this provide the ultimate in in-car entertainment?
Does Leaving A USB Device Plugged In All The Time Drain Your Car Battery? - BGR
Most modern cars use Retained Accessory Power or delayed accessory power, cutting USB port power minutes after shutdown to prevent battery drain.
Apple CarPlay Is Finally Getting Video With iOS 26, But There's One Feature Still Missing - BGR
Apple’s iOS 26 update allows parked drivers to watch Apple TV on CarPlay. However, for safety reasons, FaceTime remains restricted to audio only.
The 8 Best And 6 Worst Apple CarPlay Features, According To Users - BGR
Apple CarPlay succeeds with its interface, voice control, integration, and unique features — but still struggles with some connectivity and design problems.
5 iPhone Apps That Let You Control Your Car Without A Key - BGR
OnStar, UConnect, MoboKey, and DroneMobile are some apps on the iPhone that allow users to control their car remotely, without having their keys in hand.
I use Android Auto and CarPlay practically every day — but here's the one thing I also do before driving
It’ll save you a lot of frustration
Apple CarPlay adding support for ChatGPT, other AI chatbots
For all your chatting-while-driving needs.
Car Keys in Apple Wallet just launched for a major new automaker - 9to5Mac
Apple says car keys in Wallet are set to expand significantly soon, and one major new automaker—Toyota—appears to have just launched support.
Who’s the fairest of them all? My one-month review of the massive Miofive Mirror dash cam
Sitting over a rearview mirror, the Miofive Mirror is a chunky dash cam with superb quality 4K footage
