BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have joined forces with eight other companies as part of the VDA's (German Association of the Automotive Industry) drive to create an open source alternative to ...

While Apple CarPlay is often praised for its polished, ‘it just works’ simplicity, it frequently feels like a walled garden ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update. Version 15.9 is now available for download. Given that we're only a few days away from 2026, this is likely the last update ...

Popularity-wise, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto dominate the market. Numbers show that around 83% of 18+ people in the U.S.

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

You don’t need every app on your screen, but the right Android Auto apps can seriously upgrade your time behind the wheel.

As Google Assistant was crumbling, the arrival of Gemini in Android Auto felt like a needed step forward. But, as the feature rolls out, it seems a bit divisive. What do you think of it? Google ...

There's no denying here. Google Maps dominates the mobile navigation space, no matter what others – I'm looking at you, Apple – want you to think. Waze is often the runner-up, even on iPhones, while ...

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.

Android Auto’s secret menu isn’t difficult to access, and you can use it to load non-Google Play apps onto your Android Auto ...

Android Auto works well if you know how to use it -- try these tips, tweaks, and adjustments to get an easier, safer driving ...