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Apple CarPlay iOS 26 update: New widgets, live actions and 'Liquid Glass' design
Hot on the heels of its introduction of CarPlay Ultra, Apple announced new upgrades to standard CarPlay at its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference.
Terrorists could remotely hijack AI cars to carry out mass attack, UN warns
A new UN report has warned the technology could be weaponised by extremists in allowing malicious actors to seize control of self-driving vehicles.
RAY MASSEY: Aston Martin helps usher in era of the 'iDashboard'
The new Ultra option is set to be rolled out across the entire motor industry, with more affordable family marques expected to be among those next in line for the update.
WATCH: All-new Apple CarPlay Ultra in action - in an Aston Martin DBX 707
CarPlay now runs across two screens and can control various in-car functions in latest Aston Martin models
Apple CarPlay Ultra is masterfully mundane
We go hands-on with Apple's new software
BYD's 'game changing' five-minute EV flash chargers are coming to Europe within 12 months
BYD is bringing its 1,000-volt, ultra-rapid EV devices to Europe, which will make charging an electric car as quick as filling up with fuel. They will arrive within a year, bosses have said.
The Death of the Uber Driver: How Autonomous Taxis Are Reshaping the Ride-Hailing Industry
Once a revolutionary source of income for millions, Uber driving is now under threat as autonomous taxis roll out in cities worldwide. With robotaxis poised to take over, human drivers face shrinking earnings and an uncertain future in the gig economy.
Hands on with Apple CarPlay Ultra
Aston Martin is the first out of the blocks with Apple's next big thing - we took it for a spin
Self-Driving Taxis Could Be On British Roads In Less Than A Year
A trial roll-out will take place in spring 2026, the British government has confirmed
Why I Still Like the Idea of a Portable Dashboard GPS
There's still a place for dedicated GPS units today, as long as they're good enough to survive. And that place is off-road.
Why Mazda's Infotainment System Sparked A Major Lawsuit
Mazda Connect's main problem was the SD Card–based navigation system, which didn't work so well with the onboard software.
Here's Everything New In Apple CarPlay With iOS26
Along with some major updates to your iPhone's operating system, Apple CarPlay is also getting a big makeover in both form and functionality.
Apple’s Next-Gen CarPlay: Smarter, Sleeker, and More Customizable
Apple’s upcoming CarPlay update, launching with iOS 26, brings a modern new look, smarter notifications, and more customization options to your car’s dashboard. The refreshed interface features a sleek “Liquid Glass” design, compact pop-up notifications,...
Apple CarPlay to get major usability and customisation update
Changes will be made as part of the iOS 26 software update for iPhones, which will arrive this autumn
Book a self-driving Uber next year: Government confirms autonomous vehicle pilots open to the public
People in England will be able to book a self-driving car including an Uber from Spring 2026 as the Government fast-tracks pilots for autonomous vehicles.
Driverless Uber cars to be trialled in the UK
Autonomous taxis could hit London streets in less than a year with Uber confirming plans to test out autonomous vehicles.
