The multimedia system in our long-term Toyota 4Runner works well enough overall, but user-interface and smartphone-connectivity issues prevent it from being class-leading.

Apple and Google remain fierce rivals. However, compared to one decade ago, the battle between the two is no longer limited to just mobile screens. Both companies are now trying to conquer more fronts ...

General Motors is determined to chart its own course when it comes to infotainment, envisioning a future where vehicles get better over time thanks to over-the-air updates and fleet learning, plus a ...

Google announced the rollout of Gemini for Android Auto in November 2025 and, a couple of months later, it still doesn’t seem to be available for the majority of drivers.

Carmakers have bundled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together for so long that many shoppers assume they're a packaged deal. In most new cars, both smartphone projection systems appear side-by-side ...

Android smartphone mirroring tech will be available in the Geely EX5 thanks to a new over-the-air software update.

Android Auto version 15.9.6551 includes new strings suggesting Google Cast support is in development, potentially allowing media sharing between phones and cars. This feature would align Android Auto ...

Apple may have abandoned its electric car project, but the company is still very much a major player in the automotive space. Watch any recent vehicle ad or review, and one of the first and most ...