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In surprising automotive news today, we learned that General Motors plans to drop support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from new electric vehicles it plans to launch in the next few years. . The decision will not affect GM vehicles already on the market, nor will it apply to his GM vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel in the next few years, only EVs.
“By expanding EV and launching the Ultifi software platform, we can do more than ever before with in-vehicle technology and over-the-air updates. You can always do better, said Edward Kummer, GM’s chief digital officer.
GM has turned to Ars to provide customers with a more integrated solution to see Google Maps, Google Assistant, Audible, Spotify and other applications run natively in car infotainment systems. , has revealed that it will move away from phone projection.
I have to admit, I am quite surprised by this decision. First of all, Apple CarPlay is very popular. According to Apple, 79% of new car buyers strongly want this feature. Independent research has not seen this level of demand, but a 2020 study showed that 48% of car buyers want their next car to have either CarPlay or Android Auto. rice field.
Plus, GM is responsible for one of the most advanced CarPlay and Android Auto integrations I’ve come across so far. When I drove a Cadillac Lyriq last year, it was the first car to display maps and directions from my phone to the main instrument panel in addition to or instead of his CarPlay or Android Auto window on the infotainment screen. .
The 2024 Lyriq will retain CarPlay and Android Auto, as will the 2024 Hummer EV truck and SUV, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the 2024 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV.
First new GM EV to debut sands Our predictions over the phone are for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV launching later this year, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (expected to debut for under $30,000), and the handcrafted low-volume 2024 Cadillac Celestiq (which will cost roughly). 10x Equinox EV), and 2025 GMC Sierra EV.
GM says the Blazer EV will come with “standard connectivity that allows customers to access Google Maps and Google Assistant at no additional cost for eight years from vehicle purchase.”
