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

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

Unlike Apple, which seems to be losing traction in the automotive space, with the second-generation CarPlay still MIA, Google is ready to go all-in on apps for Android Auto and Android Automotive. The ...

Renting a car has changed very little over the last couple of decades. You walk in, show your information, pay some money, and walk out with the keys to a car. Even today, the process isn’t much ...

The secret is buried in the Android Auto app settings on your device. After you are in the Android Auto menu, look for the ...

For many, the ability to fully access their smartphones while driving is an important buying consideration when shopping for their next vehicle. They want to make calls, send messages, and utilize ...

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Most new cars already have Android Auto and CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you can't get the two phone mirroring systems in an older model. Aftermarket media receivers from companies like Sony, ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...

Buying a car is, for most people, their second biggest expenditure after buying or renting a property. Much like house prices, average car prices have been on an upward trend for years now, and ...