Apple just announced a major update to CarPlay at WWDC 2025 as part of iOS 26, and it's great news for drivers who tune in to My Car Show Radio during their cruise.
Whether you're listening through TuneIn, Audacy, or Simple Radio, this upgrade makes it easier (and safer) to enjoy the music from America's classic car shows while on the road.
What’s New in Apple CarPlay (iOS 26)
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Liquid Glass Interface – A sleek, modern redesign with translucent icons and smoother transitions.
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Live Widgets – Glanceable info like traffic, now playing, or upcoming shows from your favorite apps - right on the dashboard.
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Compact Banners for Calls & Messages – No more interruptions while driving — banners pop in without taking over your whole screen.
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Pinned Messaging Threads & Tapbacks – Quick replies without needing to dig through your phone.
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Smart Display Zoom – Automatically adapts to any screen size in any vehicle.
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Video Streaming via AirPlay – When parked, you can now watch videos through your car’s display.
Benefits for My Car Show Radio Listeners
If you’re already listening to My Car Show Radio via the TuneIn App, Audacy App, or Simple Radio, here’s what these updates mean for you:
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Easier Access to the Station
With customizable widgets, your favorite station is just one tap away - no digging through menus.
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Cleaner, Safer Display
The new layout keeps song info and album art visible while you’re driving, with fewer distractions.
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Smarter Voice Control
Ask Siri to “Play My Car Show Radio on TuneIn” - and with some vehicles, Alexa will now work side-by-side with Siri too.
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Better Multitasking
Messages, maps, music - all working together without crowding your screen.
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A More Luxurious Experience
The Liquid Glass interface feels like a modern muscle car interior - polished, powerful, and ready to roll.
Alexa Joins the Ride
In select vehicles using Panasonic’s SkipGen system, Alexa voice control can now be used alongside Siri. That means you can:
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Ask Alexa to adjust your car’s temperature
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Ask Siri to launch My Car Show Radio
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Keep your hands on the wheel while doing both
Coming Soon: CarPlay Ultra
New vehicles from Aston Martin, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis will feature CarPlay Ultra - a version of CarPlay that takes over the entire dashboard.
You’ll be able to control:
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Climate settings
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Gauges & speedometers
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Navigation
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Music and more
All from one Apple-powered screen. That includes voice control for My Car Show Radio and even video playback when the vehicle is parked.
The Bottom Line
Apple CarPlay’s updates aren’t just tech talk - they’re real improvements for listeners like you who love classic cars and classic rock.
With better visuals, easier controls, smarter voice features, and tighter app integration, listening to My Car Show Radio just got a whole lot smoother - whether you’re heading to a show, running errands, or just out for a sunset cruise.
Keep listening, stay safe, and enjoy the ride.
