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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.
By Mike Hanley
February 9, 2026
Automakers have billions in revenue on the line with subscription services. Which ones are worthwhile?
By Lawrence Hodge
January 22, 2026
More and more vehicles are coming equipped with features that are either always online or are set to have some form of AI component to them. Is any of it worth it?
By Lawrence Hodge
December 8, 2025
Tesla is reportedly planning to integrate Apple CarPlay capability into its vehicles, which seems to be a move to help counter declining sales.
By Lawrence Hodge
November 13, 2025
Apple CarPlay is a feature in cars that allows you to control certain Apple-based apps through the dashboard’s media system, including moving-map navigation functionality.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
July 22, 2025
More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Cars.com Editors
July 21, 2025
If you’ve ever lamented that your central screen has the user interface you prefer while nothing else in the car matches it, Apple CarPlay Ultra is for you.
By Stef Schrader
May 21, 2025
Buyers will have to live with the Equinox EV’s Google Built-In infotainment system and available apps, so we tried it to see what they’ll be getting into.
By Brian Normile
October 11, 2024
More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Fred Meier
February 15, 2024
More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Fred Meier
July 27, 2023
