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Android Auto just got a huge free upgrade that makes it smarter than ever

Google Gemini is now rolling out to Android Auto.

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3 hidden Apple CarPlay features I find really useful

If you're an Apple CarPlay user, you'll want to familiarize yourself with these hidden features for an optimal in-vehicle infotainment experience.

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Your next Ford could be just a few clicks away on Amazon

You don't get Prime delivery, though.

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4 Android Auto apps that will save your road trips from disaster

These 4 free Android Auto apps don't leave my home screen during family vacations.

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Tesla might finally be adding the feature everyone keeps asking for

After years of saying it won't happen, Tesla might finally add Apple CarPlay support to its vehicles.

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4 reasons I always choose CarPlay over a car’s built-in software

It's almost always an upgrade, no matter what some automakers think.

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4 free CarPlay apps that keep me entertained on long roadtrips

While most infotainment apps require a subscription, these four Apple CarPlay apps are all free to use.

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3 major CarPlay issues that Apple really needs to fix

Apple CarPlay is great when it works, but sometimes the system runs into hitches that put a damper on the entire in-car infotainment experience.

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I'll never listen to Spotify the same way after learning this Android Auto trick

With Spotify's Jam feature fully integrated into the Android Auto experience, my road trips and commutes have become social, bass-thumping events.

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4 reasons why I think GM dropping CarPlay and Android Auto is the right move

GM is the first in a long line of automakers that will have to make a very big infotainment decision in the coming months.

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4 reasons I always choose Android Auto over Apple CarPlay

As a user of both infotainment services, I choose Android Auto every time - here's why.

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3 easy Android Auto fixes you probably didn't know you could do

Experiencing Android Auto troubles while out on the road? Here are three of the most common issues, as well as how to easily sort them out.

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Driving the awesome electric Volvo ES90 left me craving a sedan

There’s lot of tech to like inside the Volvo ES90, but the quality of the drive is where this premium all-electric car scores best.

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GM Aims to take on Tesla and Nissan with impressive new Bolt

GM is launching the new Bolt, a small car that will have a big impact on the EV market.

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5 settings I changed in Android Auto right away as a first time user

As an Android Auto newcomer, here are the five settings I tweaked right away for a smoother in-car infotainment experience.

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4 Android Auto apps that make my road trips so much better

I won't hit the open road without firing up these four Android Auto staples.

Tesla Model S self driving.
Why I won't use self driving in a car with a steering wheel

Self-driving tech is either all in, or you should leave it alone. Here's why.

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4 weird driving myths that are actually dangerous, plus 1 that's just stupid

There are many myths around cars and how we drive them. Some are benign, but others can be dangerous. Here are 4 of those, and one that is just dumb.

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Google is pulling the plug on Android Auto updates for some older phones

The list of devices supported by Android Auto has just gotten shorter.

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4 simple Android Auto settings I'm so glad I changed

These four Android Auto adjustments may seem small, but they completely changed all of my road trips.

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