QOTD: What Apple CarPlay Features Would You Like?

We took some time this morning to show you what new Apple CarPlay features await iOS users as iOS 18 launches.I am wondering, though, what features would you like to see Apple add (or Android Auto, for you Droid users out there)?I, for one, would love it if I could set things up so that if I am sitting in a drive-thru and decide to scroll social media, the radio doesn't get overtaken by an autoplay video.I'd also love it if the battery charge icon doesn't get covered by the "Driving" icon, as ha

Image: Shutterstock // HJBC Use it or lose it, right? The decision by Stellantis to pause on new construction of a so-called Gigafactory in Italy has resulted in that country’s government deciding to use funds previously earmarked for that endeavor elsewhere.
According toreports from across the pond, the Italian government is clawing back some 200 million euros (about $220 million USD) previously planned for a project that was going to be led by Stellantis. The development in questio

An offer will be submitted to Audi parent Volkswagen Group by 23 September, according to a Belgian newspaperNio has emerged as a possible buyer of the Audi plant in Belgium, as it looks to avoid costly new EU import tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
An offer will be submitted to Audi parent company the Volkswagen Group by 23 September, Belgian newspaper De Tijd has reported, citing “reliable sources”.
Audi has already confirmed that it will stop producti

Follow 129 years of motoring history, from the first public demonstration of cars in Britain to the present dayAutocar is providing free access to its digital archive, spanning 129 years of motoring history.
Sign up here and you can browse through more than 6200 magazine issues, spanning from 1895 to the present day.
We've covered everything from the first demonstration of cars in Britain (2 November 1895) to the birth of the BMC Mini (28 August 1959), the arrival of the Ford Fiesta (17 July 197

MG Motor's compact SUV takes the fight to hybrid rivals on performance, value and space
Having surfed the growth wave of interest in electric cars at the beginning of this decade, MG Motor has now hedged its bets rather cleverly as private buyers have checked their enthusiasm for zero-emissions cars. The company’s success is now being propelled, believe it or not, by a second, fresh wave of EV scepticism.This year MG has replaced the aged MG 3 supermini with a hybrid successor, has introd

The Renault 5 has been spotted testing in the UK for the first time
The French brand’s first small EV, will rival the likes of the Mini Cooper Electric and Fiat 500eThe incoming Renault 5 has been spotted testing in the UK for the first time, ahead of customer deliveries beginning in the coming months.
The French brand’s first small EV, which Autocar testers are about to drive for the first time, will rival the likes of the Mini Cooper Electric and Fiat 500e. 
It is the first in

As Proton eyes a return to the UK, we revisit the tall tale of when it first arrived in 1987We recently learned that Proton is planning an exports push that will take it into right-hand-drive markets, including the UK.
Perhaps surprisingly, Proton is much more familiar here than in any country outside its homeland of Malaysia, some 140,000 of its cars having found buyers here between 1989 and 2014.
This south-east Asian nation entered a period of modernisation and economic growth after its 1963

If you find the VW Golf a bit 'straight down the middle' these classy used hatchbacks offer a strong alternativeThe usual recommendation for someone looking to buy a refined, comfortable and family-friendly used hatchback is the Volkswagen Golf.
The long-standing people’s car has been the go-to for families for years, hence why they're regularly seen on Britain's roads. But what do you buy if you don’t want the Golf?
Pleasingly there are swathes of hatchbacks available 

275 GTS cost £5973 in 1965; Roma Spider is £210k today
Roma Spider can trace its roots back 60 years to the car that revolutionised rag-top FerrarisNot good. I’ve selected first in the 275 GTS’s open gate and tried to pull away but the car won’t budge. Back into neutral, then into gear again: build revs, release clutch… Still nothing.
I feel the car’s transmission loading but its handsome Borranis will not rotate one inch. Must be something I’ve d

Chinese brand, owned by CATL, Changan and Huawei, will build right-hand-drive cars in Thailand for export to EuropeChinese EV brand Avatr – a joint venture between battery specialist CATL, car maker Changan and tech giant Huawei – is targeting a UK launch by the end of 2025.
The announcement comes as Avatr launches its first right-hand drive model, the BMW X5-sized 11 SUV, in Thailand, where it will be made at a new Changan factory.
Brand president Chen Zhuo

Model Ys are said to be piling up at Southampton docks
The Model Y can be had on lease for £299 per month as the brand gears up for a strong end-of-quarter pushSeptember could be on course to be a record month for electric car sales in the UK after manufacturers, led by Tesla, increased the attractiveness of finance offers.
Car makers are scrambling to hit the target set by the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate that calls for 22% of new car sales to be electric this year. Some flexi

It seems Dodge might bring back the Stealth name and slap it on a SUV to replace the Durango.As a child of the '90s and someone who believes that words matter, at least some of the time, when it comes to car names, I don't love this. The name "Stealth" just sounds like a sports-car name.Also, as an aside, why not keep Durango? It sounds very SUV-like and has been around long enough to build up name recognition.Ahem. I suspect if Dodge does do this, other OEMs, especially those based in southeast

Few 20-year-old cars with 200K miles on the odometer could make me take notice. This 2004 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is one of them. The seller says it has been, until recently, a daily driver and that the paint and interior are "flawless". Apparently it has been stored indoors since being discontinued as a daily.One yellow/red flag is that the car has been in an accident and carries a salvage title, though the seller says all repairs were done "professionally."The car has been repainted a different

In this day and age, it isn’t uncommon for brands to shelve a manual transmission option when the new model year rolls around, especially if the take rate isn’t overly high. Jeep has done just that with the Gladiator for 2025 – while making a close cousin only available with a manual for the same model year.That’s right. Cropping up on the spec sheet for Wrangler in 2025 is the realization that its venerable 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine will be paired exclusively wi

Today I have a 2025 Toyota Camry XLE AWD in my driveway. This one is the top-trim available if you're buying a hybrid Camry. Of course, buying a hybrid Camry is now the ONLY way to get a Camry. That's right, all Camrys come with a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with three electric motors (two in the front, one in the rear) for 232 system horsepower (when all-wheel drive is selected) and mates to a continously-variable automatic transmission.The styling is redone inside an

Dodge has two electrified pickups on the horizon – one EV and another with a range-extending gas engine. The automaker’s CEOrecently confirmed a rough release date for the fully electric Ram 1500 REV and the range-extended Ramcharger, and the waits for hopeful buyers won’t be too much longer. Ram CEO Christine Feuell said the REV would arrive early next year and noted that the Ramcharger would arrive later with a gas engine under its hood. Ram global head of operations, Bob Bro

Following Ford’s announcement that it would join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), General Motors jumped on board. The automaker recently made good on that promise, offering adapters to owners that allow access to Tesla Superchargers, but the older, discontinued Chevy Boltneeds a little more help to charge on the standard. GM technology spokesperson Sanaz Marbley told InsideEVs, “Bolt owners will have access but will require an update at the dealer. Those custome

Everyone bellyaching about wanting a return of the Mitsubishi 3000GT or Dodge Stealth may get what they want, but not how they want it. Recent reports suggest that the Stealth nameplate could return, though it won’t be on a sleek sports coupe.Dodge is reportedly planning to revive the Stealth as an SUV replacement for the Durango in 2027, dashing hopes of a more exciting vehicle.Sam Fiorani from AutoForecast Solutions told Automotive News Canada that Dodge would roll out the Stealth after

Image: Porsche Porsche is working on an innovative engine concept that could bring significant gains in efficiency and power density.First discovered by our sister site,AutoGuide, Porsche has filed a patent application (Appl. No. 18/585,308) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania. This patent outlines a unique "two times three strokes" engine design that could potentially revolutionize intern

Maxus eTerron 9's 102kWh battery can be charged at rates of up to 115kW
New Maxus eTerron 9 gets 435bhp from dual motors and 267 miles of range from 102kWh battery; will beat key rivals to marketMG sibling brand Maxus has revealed a four-wheel-drive electric pick-up truck – the first of its kind available in the UK.
Named the eTerron 9, it succeeds the Maxus T90EV, which was the UK's first electric pick-up but rear-driven only.
It's slightly larger than the&nb

Camouflage disguises new LED light bar just below the bonnet
Alpine's second electric car reveals its shape and size as it enters advanced on-road testsThe Alpine A390 will arrive next year as the spearhead of the French brand’s ambitious plan to rival the likes of Porsche with a range of luxurious electric cars.
It will be shown in A390 Beta concept form at next month’s Paris motor show, but the production version has now been spotted testing on public roads.
New images of

Hits of aqua blue reference Mercedes' F1 sponsor Petronas
Motorsport Collectors Edition gets racing livery plus a host of optional kit as standardMercedes-AMG has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of the new GT.
Based on the track-focused AMG GT 63 Pro, its livery replicates that worn by the brand’s W14 and W15 F1 cars, from the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively. It comprises Obsidian Black metallic paint, hand-painted Mercedes stars and contrasting stripes in title sponsor Petronas&r

Hits of aqua-blue reference Mercedes' F1 sponsor Petronas
Motorsport Collectors Edition gets racing livery plus a whole host of optional kitMercedes-AMG has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of the new GT.
Based on the track-focused AMG GT 63 Pro, its livery replicates that worn by the brand’s W14 and W15 F1 cars. It comprises Obsidian Black metallic paint, hand-painted Mercedes stars and contrasting stripes in title sponsor Petronas’s corporate colour.
Those hits of the petroche

Volkswagen Golf R rival is currently on sale in North America and Japan with 300bhpToyota looks to be readying its GR Corolla hot hatchback for a European launch as prototypes begin testing at the Nürburgring.
Hot hatch fans have long called for Toyota to bring the Gazoo Racing variant of the Corolla to Europe. The standard car is the Japanese brand’s third biggest seller in the region, behind the Yaris and Yaris Cross.
Toyota's performance division perfo

New Lotus Theory concept revealed, Aston Martin Vantage road test, farewell to the Jaguar I-PaceIn this week's issue, we reveal the radical Lotus Theory concept, drive the lightest sports car we’ve ever tested and wave goodbye to the Jaguar I-Pace.
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Lotus has unveiled the striking Lotus Theory 1 concept, a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will be a “blueprint” for all of the firm’s fut

Prior and Cropley talk the Grand Tour, Vauxhall Fronteras, racing Suzuki Swifts, special edition Morgans, having toast by a Duesenberg and much more
This week your hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley catch up properly after a hectic few weeks by talking Morgan special editions, how the Vauxhall Frontera isn't a classic, the best-of-the-best concours, the end of the The Grand Tour, spotting one's old Ferrari, buying a Caterham, the new Toyota Prius and much more besides, including lots of your cor

The lightest electric car in the world is a beach buggy you've probably never heard of, made in the English Midlands“Imagine a beach buggy with all of the flaws taken out.” That’s how Robin Hall, the man behind an all-new instalment in the UK cottage industry’s fascinating line of lightweight sports cars, introduces what he hails as the lightest M1-class (as in, neither a microcar nor a ‘heavy quadricycle’, but a proper passenger car) electric vehicle in the

Today we bring you a 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sport. This one appears ready to go muddin' and it has a Warn winch, 4-inch lift, and 33-inch tires. There's a selectable locker and over-axle steering kit.Underhood is a 6.2-liter mill with two-barrel carburetor. It has four-wheel disc brakes and a rebuilt transfer case.It has a soft top and bikini top.I am just scratching the surface here, there's more -- I am saving it for the click-through for the sake of brevity.Should you want to know more about t

The United Automobile Workers(UAW)is presently beefing with Stellantis leadership and has yet to let up. On Monday, the union filed federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board over claims that the automaker has refused to provide information regarding product commitments outlined in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement. The UAW is concerned that Stellantis will attempt to move Dodge Durango production out of the United States — which it says would als

Do you think electric muscle cars are cool? Like rowdy fake exhaust sounds? If so, you’ll be excited to learn that Dodge has opened the order books for its upcoming Charger Daytona R/T. Early adopters will get a “VIP Experience” and exclusive benefits for being part of the automaker’s “First Call” program. In addition to opening a new configuration tool on its website, Dodge said prospective buyers could head to DodgeGarage.com to view dealers with inventory i