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Alfa Romeo, Audi, Genesis, Jeep, and Kia Debut New CarPlay Vehicles at LA Auto Show

davidwes said:
I recently rented a car that had carplay. I connected to the car with usb to charge my phone and nothing I did (including constantly selecting "forget this car" prevented me from using carplay).

I had google maps going, but wanted to listen to fm radio. Everytime Google Maps had something to say, the radio stopped and whatever music is on my iPhone started to play with the Google Maps talking on top of that. Then it wouldn't switch back to FM.

It was a terrible system.
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It doesn't work that way at all in my VW.
[doublepost=1479313981][/doublepost]Wireless? Anyone? The lightning cable connection is a pain in the butt as it gets wrapped around the shifter, my legs, etc. It seems like it is always in the way no matter what I do.
 
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Cuban Missles said:
I hate how car companies stick a screen on top of the dash like if its an after thought.
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These car companies do that.

Tesla doesn't.

All of these other car companies keep on making cars that look like they should be for Model Year 2006 (if not older). Tesla is the only company making cars that actually look like they belong in this decade.
 
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I've been car shopping for my mom and CarPlay is a must, but the cars we are interested in are a mixed bag.

Alfa Romeo better have CarPlay in the Giulia and the Stelvio (which is being unveiled in about 30 minutes at LA).

Mazda needs to wake up and put CarPlay in the 6... and the new 2.5-litre turbo motor from the CX-9. I want a damn manual gearbox in the Grand Touring trim, too!

VW has it, but I'd only ever buy a diesel VW, which may not ever be a possibility again in America.

I've always thought it was strange that such a tech-heavy brand like Tesla doesn't offer CarPlay. Hopefully that changes with the Model 3?
 
I was very excited to install the carplay update on my Genesis. I am sorry to tell you that it is awful. Definitely do not make a car buying decision based on whether or not it has CarPlay. The apps are extremely limited and very slow. A magnetic dash mount with full access to all of the apps is far superior.
 
dantastic said:
Imagine when Apple finally do release a car. The tyres won't be replaceable on their own, they will be glued to the wheels and the wheels will have identity chips mated with the headlights so you can't change tyres without also changing headlights.

Naturally you will require a dongle to fuel up, it won't be compatible with any industry standard, legacy, systems.
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Sad that even an article on more cars adding CarPlay fuels your hatred of Apple enough to post these tired thoughts. Surprised you didn't work "courage" into it.
 
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arggg14 said:
Really like the new CX-5.... Wish there were other engine options besides the 4 banger that's in literally everything they make.
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I used to love Mazda, I have owned a total of 5 of them since the 90's, one of them being a 2014 CX-5.

They have dropped all the Mazdaspeeds now, and besides looks, and a pretty boring company. It is strange, it looks like most of the other auto companies are starting to put turbos on their cars, and Mazda is dropping that option from most of their line up.

I think they are just trying to keep the "most fuel efficient line up" title at all costs. It is kind of sad.
 
ArtOfWarfare said:
These car companies do that.

Tesla doesn't.

All of these other car companies keep on making cars that look like they should be for Model Year 2006 (if not older). Tesla is the only company making cars that actually look like they belong in this decade.
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Personally i think Tesla has the most "idiotic" system among all car companies, when it comes to the screen placement. Ok Renault is also the same, but they're french so they're always special in their own way. BMW/Mercedes/Audi all have a screen at the top so you can always see the road in your peripherals while driving it so you're able to see any potential hazards on the road. Plus, you navigate with special wheel/touchpad placed close to the gear shift so its all quite "natural". And what does Tesla do? They stick a small inch TV right into the dash, so everytime you want to take a peek at the screen, you need to take your eyes off the road. And to make matters worse, they made it touchscreen. Now why is that a problem? Mostly because you have to look every single time where you're going to press a button, even to change radio station unlike in, let say BMW, where you have a normal left and right button to change a station so you can find it even with your eyes closed...
 
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I for one am happy about this news, because CarPlay is riddled with bugs, and a fast-growing user base will hopefully drive Apple to change that.
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Weaselboy said:
It works over Bluetooth on many 2017 BMWs, so I have no idea why others have not adopted it.
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It actually uses WiFi, not Bluetooth, and that's why it's not present in a lot of vehicles. They don't have WiFi chips.
 
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bradword25 said:
I recently had to rent a vehicle and got a 2016 Suburban with carplay. I was extremely disappointed. From the constant crashing to the controls, it was a mess. When in navigation if a passenger needed to check something, it exits out of nav. If a passenger wanted to check a text message, it would automatically try to read it over the speakers and stop my music or audiobook. I loved having an audible app on the screen, but they still have a long way to go on the interface.
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That's the problem with using Carplay for the first time in a rental when you haven't checked your settings. If you review how the iOS settings work you'll find it much smoother. For example, it's an option to select or unselect and have Siri stop your music or audiobooks and give you the next direction, etc. Most people want the music to stop so they can hear Siri. Carpal works wonderfully on the the cars I've used it on. Siri pauses the podcast, gives the direction, and picks right up where the podcast was.
 
vertical smile said:
I used to love Mazda, I have owned a total of 5 of them since the 90's, one of them being a 2014 CX-5.

They have dropped all the Mazdaspeeds now, and besides looks, and a pretty boring company. It is strange, it looks like most of the other auto companies are starting to put turbos on their cars, and Mazda is dropping that option from most of their line up.

I think they are just trying to keep the "most fuel efficient line up" title at all costs. It is kind of sad.
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Very sad.... Agree wth everything you said. The "Kodo" design language across the line looks great and the cabins look pretty damn close to luxury brands. If my Mazda 3 had 50 more hp (up from the 185 it already has), it would be a trip!
 
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What is the matter with Subaru? They've been on the list for years but only one model has it available. :-(
 
Macrumorsnazis said:
Some of these cars are real yawners, just get a Camaro!

Why is wireless CarPlay so hard to find in cars?!
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I'm pretty sure the 2016 Chevy Volt I just got has wireless Carplay. I'm loving it so far, but am only a few days in.
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I love the 2010 Camaro I inherited when Pops passed. He tricked that thing out like crazy. Its scary fast. It has no carplay, but at least has a USB port. Not bad for GM in 2010.
 
Smartass said:
Personally i think Tesla has the most "idiotic" system among all car companies, when it comes to the screen placement. Ok Renault is also the same, but they're french so they're always special in their own way. BMW/Mercedes/Audi all have a screen at the top so you can always see the road in your peripherals while driving it so you're able to see any potential hazards on the road. Plus, you navigate with special wheel/touchpad placed close to the gear shift so its all quite "natural". And what does Tesla do? They stick a small inch TV right into the dash, so everytime you want to take a peek at the screen, you need to take your eyes off the road. And to make matters worse, they made it touchscreen. Now why is that a problem? Mostly because you have to look every single time where you're going to press a button, even to change radio station unlike in, let say BMW, where you have a normal left and right button to change a station so you can find it even with your eyes closed...
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#1 - What on earth are you talking about the screen is small? The screen is 17" - I've yet to see a larger screen on any production car.
#2 - There are physical controls on the steering wheel - unless you're a passenger (who wouldn't need to look at the road anyways), you can control standard stuff like music without taking your eyes off the road.
 
840quadra said:
I really wish Audi would sell a module to incorporate CarPlay into older models with their MMI system. Since Audi no longer imports Avants, I plan on holding onto my A6 for a while longer. Sadly the price jacked A4 based Allroad is just too small for my gear, and I (essentially) detest SUVs / crossovers no matter what the brand.

Nice to see the system expanding to more cars though, and the integration / UI appears to be more polished.
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I share this wish. I would really like my year old Audi to support CarPlay, but guess I will just have to wait until my next car.
 
Avieshek said:
USB-C?
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euvnairb said:
Yeeesh! That tack-on ipad screen in that Audi ruins what would be a really nice interior. How unfortunate.
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Agreed.
It is a complete mystery how so many vehicles lines still have failed to design an integrated dashboard system.
It like, "Oh, you want a touch screen? There ya go.":rolleyes:
 
Bob Zimmerman said:
It's ... it's not even 2017, guys. Car model "years" are already bad enough. Why is a car shown in 2016 and expected to go on sale in 2017 allowed to be marketed as a 2018 model?
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Because German cars go on sale in EU a year ahead of US market, and u can guy these cars there now :)
same thing work for BMW, MB.
 
Smartass said:
Personally i think Tesla has the most "idiotic" system among all car companies, when it comes to the screen placement. Ok Renault is also the same, but they're french so they're always special in their own way. BMW/Mercedes/Audi all have a screen at the top so you can always see the road in your peripherals while driving it so you're able to see any potential hazards on the road. Plus, you navigate with special wheel/touchpad placed close to the gear shift so its all quite "natural". And what does Tesla do? They stick a small inch TV right into the dash, so everytime you want to take a peek at the screen, you need to take your eyes off the road. And to make matters worse, they made it touchscreen. Now why is that a problem? Mostly because you have to look every single time where you're going to press a button, even to change radio station unlike in, let say BMW, where you have a normal left and right button to change a station so you can find it even with your eyes closed...
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At this point, this conversation/preference regarding where the infotainment screen is/should be placed is strictly aesthetics and not functionality. I fully agree with what you said and if you have had seat time in both a Tesla and a BMW/Audi/Mercedes, I don't see how you would prefer Tesla's placement over the Germans. Sure it's cool that Tesla has the largest display used by an auto manufacturer but that's all it is, cool looking but its function pales in comparison. With the use of a HUD and driver-orientated display, I don't think any car manufacturer beats BMW with driver ergonomics - from steering/seating position, to use of HVAC and infotainment.

Just by looking at the pictures of the drivers position, it's not hard to see which design/layout makes sense and which one is more "form over function" especially with the data/controls at the bottom of the display on the Tesla.

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