The multimedia system in our long-term Toyota 4Runner works well enough overall, but user-interface and smartphone-connectivity issues prevent it from being class-leading.

Android Auto 16.3 beta hints at major upgrades: video playback for parked EVs, a long-awaited light theme toggle, and visual refreshes. Here's what's hidden in the code.

For the first time in 15 years, there’s a new Toyota 4Runner. And while the 2025 edition may be new, it remains what it’s always been: a steel box standing on its toes with the long-term survival ...

Google has some new Android Auto features in the pipeline, including support for app widgets on the dashboard as has been discovered in the latest updates. Android Auto’s dashboard redesign from a few ...

I use cable to use Android Auto to avoid these problems.

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter is a capable go-anywhere SUV, though most folks probably will be happy opting for the less-expensive gas-only models.