Infotainment

2024 Ford F-150 security tech detects a theft in progress, even parking lot bumps

It's not a Sentry Mode clone, but it should give owners a little more peace of mind

BMW gets burned on $18/month heated seats, but car feature subscriptions are unstoppable

What features might we pay for, and which ones will we not?

2024 VW ID.4 gets more power, better infotainment

We tried it, it really is better!

Mercedes-Benz launches OTA entertainment updates for 700,000 vehicles

Dolby Atmos, YouTube, and NewsFlash among the features coming to U.S. cars

Survey says: 10 features new car buyers want most

You might be surprised by what topped the list (or didn't)

BMW Vision Neue Klasse revealed with stunning design, huge EV improvements

It has yellow corduroy seats and an all-new iDrive implementation

Apple seeks patent for an augmented reality windshield

AR projections would overlay data on the vehicle and its surroundings for the driver

Toyota packs Sienna:Remix concept with 60-speaker sound system

It's a throwback to the heyday of car audio competitions

Researchers hack Tesla's infotainment system and get paid upgrades for free

They also managed to retrieve private user data; the team's research is just beginning

2025 Mini Cooper reveals its OLED screen, retro gauges and dog assistant

Here's everything you need to know about Mini's new, impressive digital interface

2025 Mini Cooper interior reveals minimalist retro design, massive circular screen

It gets a light-up dash, and the instrument cluster is gone

GM ditching Apple CarPlay is a big gamble that has dealers concerned

'CarPlay’s not broken. Why fix it?'

BMW Smartglasses are basically a HUD for riding motorcycles

They project your speed, navigation and more so you can keep your eyes on the road

2023 Honda Civic Type R Track Drive: A LogR lesson

We try Honda’s LogR telemetry tech on the track

Can we keep the gauge cluster around, please?

Let's not copy Tesla's lead in eliminating the gauge cluster from new cars

Mercedes drivers will get to converse with their cars using ChatGPT

Voice control should be more natural, and you can have a dialog with the AI

2023 Toyota Sienna Long-Term Update: How to play a PlayStation in the back seat

Making the most of the rear display, inverter and HDMI input

2024 Acura ZDX getting Google in its infotainment

It will still have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Apple CarPlay gains SharePlay tech at WWDC for seamless road trip music

Now everyone in the car can contribute to the queue from their own phone

Drive times app ETA brings location dashboard to CarPlay

The app helps with managing and scheduling destinations and trips.