Infotainment

You start the vehicle. The screen turns on. When you shift into reverse, the backup camera displays perfectly. But outside of reverse, nothing works. The touchscreen may be frozen. The home screen won’t load. Audio doesn’t play. Controls are unresponsive. If the camera works, how can everything else fail? In modern vehicles, this situation is […]

You install the new radio. The screen powers on. The touchscreen responds. The backup camera works. Everything appears normal — except there is no sound. This is one of the most common problems people encounter after upgrading or swapping an OEM infotainment system in a modern vehicle. In today’s vehicles, the cause is rarely a

Modern RAM interiors are defined by one thing: the 12-inch touchscreen running Uconnect 5. Fast, responsive, and packed with features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it’s one of the most desirable infotainment setups in any truck today. If you own a 2019–2023 RAM truck, you don’t need to trade it in to get

Uconnect 5 has quickly become one of the most talked-about infotainment systems in modern RAM trucks. With its fast response time, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, larger screens, and improved user interface, it’s easy to see why many RAM owners are asking the same question: Can an older RAM truck be upgraded to Uconnect

Navigation has become one of the most used features in modern vehicles. Today, drivers typically rely on one of two options: built-in (OEM) navigation or phone-based navigation through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. While both can get you from point A to point B, they behave very differently — and in 2025, those differences matter

Walk into almost any new vehicle showroom today and one thing is immediately obvious: physical buttons are disappearing. Climate controls, radio knobs, drive modes, and even basic vehicle functions are now handled through large touchscreens. What started as a luxury trend has quickly become the industry standard. So why are automakers moving away from knobs

As more vehicles adopt Google-powered infotainment systems, many drivers are running into two similar-sounding names: Android Auto and Android Automotive. While they share branding and some visual similarities, they are fundamentally different technologies — and the distinction matters more than ever in 2025. Understanding the difference can help drivers know what features they’ll get, what

Infotainment systems have become one of the most important decision-making factors for new vehicle buyers. In 2025, three platforms dominate the North American market: Uconnect 5, SYNC 4, and Google Built-In. Each system takes a different approach to connectivity, software updates, and driver experience. Here’s how they compare in real-world use. User Interface & Responsiveness

General Motors is making a significant shift in how drivers interact with vehicle infotainment — Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are on the way out. Starting with electric vehicles and expanding across the entire lineup, GM plans to eliminate support for the popular phone-projection platforms in favor of its own integrated software experience. MotorTrend+1 What

Voice control in cars has existed for years, but it was often clunky, slow, and limited to a handful of commands. That’s changing fast. In 2024–2025, automakers are rolling out AI-powered voice assistants that behave less like rigid command systems and more like real conversational co-pilots. From infotainment and navigation to climate control and vehicle