In-car audio is changing fast. For decades, the experience was defined by radios and CD players. Today, the smartphone has taken control, reports Futuresource. The company’s Automotive Perspectives report shows that more than half of drivers across major markets now rely on their phones as the primary source of audio. This shift creates a new […]

Al Jazeera has partnered with ScreenHits TV for global Streaming and in-car expansion The partnership will bring Al Jazeera English 24-hour live news channel to ScreenHits TV’s platform. The content will be available via ScreenHits TV’s web and mobile apps, as well as its in-car entertainment offering. Under the agreement, Al Jazeera programming will be […]

Global, the Media & Entertainment group, has announced that its Global Player app is now available directly within car infotainment systems, giving drivers a way to listen to their favourite stations, podcasts and playlists on the road. This builds on Global Player’s integration with BMW, the first car manufacturer to offer the app directly within […]

AirConsole, the in-car gaming platform by N-Dream, has announced a partnership with Škoda, bringing its gaming experience to the brand’s battery-electric vehicles in Europe. The rollout includes the Škoda Enyaq with Software Version 4.0 and higher (produced from October 2023, Model Year 2024) and Škoda Elroq model, allowing drivers and passengers to play games directly […]

Satellite operator Viasat is using its global coverage to demonstrate direct-to-car connectivity. The demo could also show the future of connectivity from a vehicle. An event in Sacramento, California, hosted by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), showcased a BMW with the ability to make a voice call over satellite via the car using a Viasat […]

Prime Video has revealed the trio presenters who host the new season of The Grand Tour; celebrated trainspotter and transport enthusiast Francis Bourgeois will be joined by James Engelsman and Thomas Holland, the creators of celebrated YouTube channel Throttle House. The new presenters will front a six-part, globe-trotting series, tackling an array of motoring’s most pressing (and absurd) questions across some […]

TuneIn, a Stingray company, has announced a collaboration with Nissan to bring TuneIn’s expansive catalogue of radio stations and podcasts to select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles in the US. TuneIn will provide drivers with access to live sports, breaking news, curated music, millions of podcasts and tens of thousands of radio stations. Drivers will be […]

South Korea based tech giant LG Electronics has announced its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of KRW 89.2 trillion and operating profit of KRW 2.48 trillion. LG recorded its highest annual revenue for the second consecutive year. Despite US tariff-related cost pressures, Home Appliance Solutions delivered […]

Volvo Cars has renewed its long-standing partnership with Sky Atlantic for a further two years. As part of the renewal, Volvo has also become a first-time sponsor of Sky Nature, expanding its presence across Sky’s premium factual and entertainment portfolio. Planned in collaboration with Sky Media and Initiative (IPG), the renewal follows a decade of […]