iOS 27 brings significant enhancements to CarPlay, improving both driving and idle experiences. A key new feature allows certain CarPlay apps to support video browsing and playback while the vehicle is parked. This video functionality pauses or switches to audio only when the car is put into motion for safety. While automakers need to enable this feature, the Apple TV app is confirmed to support it.Smarter Siri AI is integrated into CarPlay for more capable hands-free interactions and task completion. Conversations with Siri in CarPlay will now sync to the Siri app on your iPhone for later review. The CarPlay audio interface receives a persistent mini-player displaying artwork and playback controls, along with a progress bar for precise navigation within media.New iOS 27 wallpapers, featuring wave-style designs, are now available for CarPlay in fourteen color options. CarPlay also introduces larger, more interactive content thumbnails and updated Liquid Glass icons for apps like Maps and Weather. Navigation apps can now share route data with vehicles, enabling features like integrated EV charging stop suggestions based on vehicle range.Wireless CarPlay experiences are improved in iOS 27 with enhanced reliability, GPS accuracy, and heading detection. A voice control option is now available for all app categories, with a dedicated template for seamless integration. Natural language search in Apple Maps extends to CarPlay, allowing Siri to provide directions with specific exclusions like tolls or highways. To use these new CarPlay features, an iPhone with iOS 27 installed is required, and Siri AI specifically needs an iPhone supporting Apple Intelligence.