Nearly two years ago, Toyota stunned much of the auto world when it revealed that it had no plans to offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on any of its vehicles. Instead, Toyota said that it was going to build...

Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover cars and SUVs will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility in 2019 models and some older models, a spokesman said Wednesday. Dealers should be able to add the software functionality soon, the spokesman...

Amazon announced last week the launch of Echo Auto, an in-car device that brings the familiar Alexa system to your car. Though many new vehicles now offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, Amazon has been late to the game...

Google held its latest I/O press conference yesterday at its headquarters in Mountain View, California, where the tech giant announced a wave of future plans including new products for the house and car.Right now Google's popular Android Auto smartphone in...

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the world's top-selling automakers, has decided to go with Google's Android operating system to run its dashboard information and entertainment features. The change, which won't roll out until 2021, means that users will get Android...

In social media posts, I have recently called Apple CarPlay “evil” and “the devil.” While that is obvious hyperbole, it demonstrates my continued frustration with this new technology that has been touted as the cure for distracted driving.It isn’t. At...

Good news, Android fans. A Bloomberg report Monday said that Toyota and Google have reached an agreement that will see Android Auto compatibility appear in the automaker's cars in the future. The report cited, but did not name, a Toyota...

For most new car buyers, a functional touchscreen might be the second-most important input on a carnot far behind the steering wheel. (Gas and brake pedals? Meh.)An intuitive, smart infotainment system with all the controls we wantbut none of the...