GM Ditches Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in All New Vehicles
▼ Summary
– Smartphone projection remains in gas vehicles due to staggered update schedules across the vehicle portfolio.
– The company has over 40 vehicle models, and updates are not implemented simultaneously for all of them.
– New electric vehicles were prioritized for updates during this specific timeframe.
– Future major vehicle launches will consistently include updates across the portfolio.
– New gas cars will not have smartphone projection once major rollouts are implemented.
General Motors is making a definitive shift away from popular smartphone integration systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all its new vehicles, a move that prioritizes the company’s own built-in infotainment platform. This strategy, which began with their electric vehicles, is now confirmed to extend across the entire portfolio, including future gasoline-powered models.
During a recent discussion, a company executive was questioned about the apparent inconsistency of retaining smartphone projection features in current gas-powered cars while removing them from new EVs. The explanation centered on the practicalities of a phased vehicle update schedule. With a portfolio encompassing more than 40 different models, a simultaneous, fleet-wide change is not feasible. Instead, the transition is happening progressively with each new model launch and major vehicle refresh.
The decision to initially focus this change on electric vehicles was a matter of strategic prioritization for that specific product lineup and timeframe. However, the company’s direction is now clear and consistent for all new cars rolling off the assembly line. When directly asked if consumers should anticipate new gasoline-powered models arriving without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the executive confirmed that this is the correct expectation. As GM progresses through its major vehicle launch cycles, the removal of these smartphone mirroring technologies will become standard.
(Source: The Verge)
