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Apple CarPlay Is Getting Video Playback

After Google introduced the feature on Android Auto, Apple is following suit with CarPlay, starting with iOS 27.

Jun 9 -

This $199 Gadget Brings Apple CarPlay To GM EVs. But There's A Catch

Worried about General Motors EVs not having Apple CarPlay? This plug-and-play device seeks to solve that problem.

Jun 5 -

I Played Nintendo Switch In A Chinese EV

The Nio Firefly's latest software updates bring a bunch of fun features you can't get anywhere else, like Nintendo Switch casting.

May 15 -

Android Auto’s Massive Update Brings Edge-To-Edge Maps To Every Car Screen

Android Auto will now fill every inch of a car’s screen. HD videos and uninterrupted playback are also coming.

May 13 -

Hyundai’s New ‘Pleos’ Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features

Pleos Connect debuts next month with a pair of screens, plenty of physical buttons, and an AI companion.

Apr 30 -

GM Hits 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles, Will Drop Google Gemini Into 4 Million Cars

The American auto giant is now on track to exceed 850,000 Super Cruise users by the end of the year.

Apr 28 -

This Is The Future Of Hyundai Software—And Yes, It Comes With Buttons

Hyundai's new "Pleos" operating system just debuted on the Ioniq 3. It's coming to a Hyundai near you soon.

Apr 20 -

Google’s Android Is About To Take Over Your Entire Car–Not Just The Screens

The new Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles can control seat motors, HVAC, lights, and more.

Mar 25 -

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Can Now Precondition Its Battery Via CarPlay

The feature was already available for Google Maps on Android Auto.

Mar 20 -

Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI

The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.

Mar 13 -

Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road

Plus, there’s a dedicated Apple Watch app that allows Gen 1 owners to leave their car key and smartphone at home.

Feb 19 -

Volvo’s Big Software Update For Older Cars Is Finally Rolling Out

The Swedish automaker said over 2.5 million cars made after 2020 will benefit from the new user interface.

Feb 17 -

Lucid CEO: 'I Replaced The Software Team' After The Gravity's Buggy Launch

Lucid CEO Marc Winterhoff acknowledged that the Gravity had some issues at launch, and gave an update on when they might be fixed.

Jan 12 -

ZF’s AI-Powered Software Could Make The ‘ESP Off’ Button Irrelevant

The company said its new AI Road Sense system “relieves the driver of difficult decisions.”

Jan 7 -

I Tried Mercedes' New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up

The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here's why it's more useful than you'd think.

Dec 26 2025 -

The Latest Rivians Just Got 'Universal Hands-Free' And A Bunch Of Other Updates

Get ready for hands-off driving, new display animations, the Rivian Digital Key and more. But not everyone is getting the best new feature.

Dec 18 2025 -

General Motors Dumped Apple CarPlay. Now It's Adding Apple Music—And Fixing A Big Problem

Critics said GM was trying to force you into buying a subscription. But now, the two biggest features are free for eight years.

Dec 15 2025 -

Volvo’s Big Software Update For 2.5 Million Older Cars Has Been Delayed

Owners of older cars with Google-based infotainment systems will have to wait longer to get easier access to the driving modes.

Dec 15 2025 -

GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back

There’s some tinkering involved, but for Apple CarPlay power users, it’s the only way to get the feature in GM’s new EVs.

Dec 14 2025 -

Tesla's Holiday Update Brings A Bunch Of Genuinely Useful Features—And Shows Tesla's Still Got It

Snapshots of your dog, a fully-featured dashcam and cool 3D Supercharger maps—they’re all included in the latest big software update.

Dec 8 2025 -

Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem

Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its Head of Car UX said.

Nov 21 2025 -

Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant

Gemini is replacing the old Google Assistant, so drivers can now translate messages, search for addresses in emails and more.

Nov 21 2025 -

21% Of Tesla Drivers Want Apple CarPlay. But Do They Really Need It?

A new survey shows what Tesla owners really think about Apple CarPlay, even with the advanced software they already enjoy.

Nov 20 2025 -

The Rivian-Volkswagen Partnership Will Go Even Further Than We Expected

Rivian and Volkswagen are racing to bring next-generation software and electrical architecture to mass-market electric vehicles.

Nov 12 2025 -