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Apple’s push to take over the dashboard (via CarPlay Ultra software system) resisted by car makers
Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo all say they have no plans to support CarPlay Ultra.
While few have followed General Motors, which announced in 2023 it would stop installing CarPlay or Android Auto on some of its EV models in North America, there is increasing debate as to how much carmakers should allow tech groups to take over the inside of a vehicle. Although Hyundai and its Kia and Genesis cars were not part of the 14 named by Apple in 2022 as future CarPlay Ultra users, the Korean brands have committed to installing the upgraded system. Many carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, have developed infotainment and operating systems, but they would continue to offer the option of using standard Apple CarPlay to meet consumer demand.
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