You might have heard the term ‘infotainment’ in relation to cars but what does it mean? In short, it’s a mash-up of ‘information’ and ‘entertainment’ and it refers to the sleek display (or displays) that you’ll find in most modern cars’ dashboards.
As well as providing information and entertainment, these are also often the main way that you interact with – and control – many of the functions in the car. With so many different infotainment systems and so much jargon around the topic it can be hard to get your head around. To help you, here’s our no-nonsense guide to car infotainment systems and what to look out for when choosing your next car.