Apple is expected to redesign the CarPlay interface with iOS 26 while bringing new features like sound recognition for crying babies and more.
Apple said to redesign the CarPlay interface to match iOS 26

Apple is expected to redesign the CarPlay interface with iOS 26 while bringing new features like sound recognition for crying babies and more.
Try these troubleshooting tips to fix problems with phone calls failing when your iPhone is connected to your vehicle via CarPlay, Bluetooth, or a cable.
British automaker Aston Martin has shared a hands-on video demonstration showcasing Apple's new CarPlay Ultra infotainment software in action
Wireless CarPlay in iOS 18.4 was causing an unknown percentage of drivers connection issues, but Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes the problem.
Wireless CarPlay in iOS 18.4 is causing some drivers connection issues, but you can try these workarounds until Apple releases a proper fix to address the problem.
Apple’s CarPlay feature in iOS 18.4 includes a new API for sports apps, which splits the Now Playing screen to display scores for each side.
The next generation of CarPlay is still unavailable, but Apple has improved the usability of the regular CarPlay in iOS 18.3 by adding a third row of icons.
Apple has confirmed that the next-generation CarPlay has been delayed but insists several automakers are still planning to adopt the feature.
A widget interface for CarPlay 2 has leaked, but some people are wondering why the existing version of CarPlay doesn't get to run them.
To improve the CarPlay user experience, iOS developer pookjw just this week released a new and free jailbreak tweak called Cauxo that brings a full-fledged App Switcher to the CarPlay user interface.
Finally, Apple has released a native Apple Music Classical app for CarPlay months after CarPlay support briefly appeared in a previous version.
Anyone who has a CarPlay-enabled vehicle knows just how convenient the additional iPhone connectivity features can be. CarPlay allows certain iPhone apps to run on the vehicle’s head unit, making those features more accessible and safer to use while driving. Unfortunately, some features are locked out for obvious safety reasons.