I came on here to ask precisely that, too. We've got a 2014 Golf GTI courtesy car at the moment and I really, really want one. The stock infotainment system is actually really good, but I'd rather it integrate even better with my iPhone.
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Apple Adds Several New CarPlay Partners, Including Fiat Chrysler Brands and Mazda
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I came on here to ask precisely that, too. We've got a 2014 Golf GTI courtesy car at the moment and I really, really want one. The stock infotainment system is actually really good, but I'd rather it integrate even better with my iPhone.
According to all the business books-- it is a competition!
It's global is we are the target
Mazda 5
You can't get manual transmission AND bluetooth. The stick shift won out.
My Mazda 3 has both.
What about Toyota ? There was an underground announcement that they would be using it... but then they removed the timeframe they fixed themselves.
I can't wait until car manufacturers stop their half-assed interfaces with a clear lack of designers, time and knowledge of these technologies. Even if it's brand new, Apple has put more than 15 years of software technologies behind CarPlay. Things like UIKit Foundation, CoreAnimation, CoreGraphics, etc. Only these kind of solutions are sustainable and are worth money IMO.
I can't wait until car manufacturers stop their half-assed interfaces with a clear lack of designers, time and knowledge of these technologies. Even if it's brand new, Apple has put more than 15 years of software technologies behind CarPlay. Things like UIKit Foundation, CoreAnimation, CoreGraphics, etc. Only these kind of solutions are sustainable and are worth money IMO.
Why would they be pissed? Now they can offer the $4000 "It's got the Carplay" option package on top of that.
I walked in to a Subaru. Tried a Crosstrek. Wouldn't give me leather and Nav with the stick. I walked out.
Same for Mazda.
Ive visited Nissan twice, they never have stick available to drive.
I'm about convinced no one wants to sell me a car. My longest gap without a new car.
When I bought my 2005 Acura. The only way to get sunroof/leather/Bose amp/210hp engine... Was with the stick... As it should be. They've since killed their hatchback with fold flat seats, and all their offerings are drearily boring.
Mini Countryman can get the full shabang. But, its just a little too awkward.
The Jetta Sportwagen. Can get fully loaded TDI with stick. Tempting, not priced well, still someday need to go give one a spin.
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"We" were too busy griping about how Google/Android has copied Apple once again.
Then, mockups 53-58 of iPhone 6 threads were posted and we lost interest in the auto OS subject.
I wonder if BMW will eventually incorporate this tech into they bikes. An iOS R1200RT would be pretty sweet.
As far as I know, Carplay will update via your iDevice. Carplay and Android Auto are basically doing a handoff.
We could mount some really big wheels onto our iPhones.
....but seriously, no we don't and with SAMSUNG and Google doing the same, it's like the BETAMAX war.
Or each car platform gets it's own button like stations.
The DS logo on the left... Thats just a range of cars made by Citroen... DS3, DS4 and DS5.
Not a whole other car manufacturer...
So... 28/28...?
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I just purchased a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit back in April. I'm a tech junky so I had to go with their best model that had all the bells and whistles. I wouldn't be surprised if they were able to program an update into the vehicle's current computer system to make CarPlay work on the current models that have the fully loaded nav/tech options. At least I hope so...
Out of all the possible options out there, I really feel that the Apple CarPlay will be the killer system to have. This is what Apple is best at doing. Integrating every day life things into their iOS system and using it through your iPhone/iPad while keeping it extremely simple (most of the time).
I look forward to the days that I will be able to go to the App Store, download a free CarPlay app, and then make an in app purchase for the vehicle that I want to use with it.
"Are you sure you want to purchase this 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee for use with your CarPlay app?"
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He may or may not be, but he's right regardless. Mazda is where it's at in their market segment. However, their infotainment systems do suck, so carplay will be a godsend for them.
That was why I lol'd
Car manufacturers arent known to do anything out of the goodness of their hearts, to support their customers.
They are still maintaining that it will be supported by the end of the year. There is no reason that infotainment systems can't have the same kind of update system as mobile devices...at least Apple mobile devices...run an update and get an entirely new UI with all kinds of cool features.
