Connected car

Here’s a breakdown of the Genesis’ wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto update, including who gets the update, how it works and what options are available for installing it.

It’s more important than ever to know exactly who has access to your car’s information — and what red flags to look for when purchasing a new car or signing up for a new service.

Whether you’re looking for advice on what to do with your Fisker Ocean, you’re an aspiring Lordstown Endurance owner, or you have a different vehicle whose company isn’t doing so great, here’s our advice based on what’s worked for owners in the past.

An ongoing nationwide AT&T outage has left owners across the country unable to connect to data-based features in their cars.

Available for Android and Apple phones, FordPass lets you perform certain remote functions, review vehicle information and get roadside assistance, among other features.

We tested Hyundai Blue Link, which lets you communicate with your car and control certain features from your smartphone, computer or virtual assistant, on our 2020 Palisade.

Ford has given us a glimpse at its next-generation multimedia system, set to debut on new models in 2020.

Our long-term 2019 Genesis G70 came with a three-year subscription to Genesis Connected Services, a suite of features that allows owners to keep tabs on the car and manage some features via a cellphone.

Apple has announced a major overhaul of Apple CarPlay due with iOS 13 this fall that will bring a new look and features to our road trip companion.

Ford's latest Sync 3 is integrating Waze navigation so you'll be able to plug 
 in your phone, even if it's an iPhone, and have Waze on the touchscreen.