Apple is collaborating with automakers to bring brand-distinct CarPlay interfaces to their respective vehicles. The first brands involved are Porsche and Aston Martin, with both high-end performance vehicle manufacturers previewing the bespoke CarPlay interfaces to be featured prominently in upcoming models.
Greg S. Fink for Car and Deriver:
This next-generation CarPlay builds upon previous versions by integrating into all of the displays of a given vehicle and not just the central infotainment screen. Though the familiar CarPlay experience remains, multiple template options and special details ensure the interface reflects the ethos of a given brand.
For instance, the preview of Porsche’s CarPlay interface shows that it features a trio of circular gauges in the cluster and a background wallpaper that mimics the brand’s distinct houndstooth (or Pepita in Porsche-speak) seat pattern.
Aston Martin, on the other hand, goes a slightly different route. Its cluster includes a central information screen bookended by a circular speedometer and tachometer, the latter of which integrates “Handbuilt in Great Britain” wraparound text…
While Porsche gave no timing specifics regarding the launch of this latest CarPlay in its models, Aston Martin shared that Apple’s next-gen setup is compatible with its latest infotainment system that launches in 2024 in vehicles such as the DB12 coupe and DB12 convertible (or as Aston calls it, Volante).
MacDailyNews Take: Highlighting how long it take vehicle makers to integrate new technology, Apple announced the “next generation” of CarPlay — with support for multiple displays within a vehicle with built-in climate controls within the CarPlay interface, and more — in June 2022. We’re just now seeing previews from automakers.
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Why did Chevrolet stop making it available for their cars?
Because they’re idiots!
Yep! I own a 2017 Volt and it is a superb tech vehicle. 81,000 miles and all I’ve spent on it for maintenance is: one set of Sumitomo tires at 60k miles (and they’re better that the original Michelins and cheaper too); 2 engine oil changes; and one transmission fluid/filter replacement. It gets 53 miles of range using the plug-in battery and unlimited range using gasoline. Chevy quit making it after producing the 2019 model. They recently announced the elimination of Apple Car Play in their current vehicles. It works wonderfully in mine. Dumb move Chevy!