GM Says It's Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer

[SnowCrocodile]

Most people aren’t. As evidenced by everyone pivoting to hybrids.

Because they make more sense. The EV tech is still not all there.

 

[WC7]

Most people aren’t. As evidenced by everyone pivoting to hybrids.

I think more people would be interested in EV, but not quite at the existing price point. (Exception: some truck people ... an acquaintance purchased a Ford Lightning truck). I think lithium battery design is still iterating, too; plus some people (like me) are a little scared of battery fires (although rare). So, I am still waiting for the future to arrive, today.

 

[diamond.g]

I think more people would be interested in EV, but not quite at the existing price point. (Exception: some truck people ... an acquaintance purchased a Ford Lightning truck). I think lithium battery design is still iterating, too; plus some people (like me) are a little scared of battery fires (although rare). So, I am still waiting for the future to arrive, today.

Due to the nature of towing, EV trucks are going to need giant batteries for the foreseeable future.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I think more people would be interested in EV, but not quite at the existing price point. (Exception: some truck people ... an acquaintance purchased a Ford Lightning truck). I think lithium battery design is still iterating, too; plus some people (like me) are a little scared of battery fires (although rare). So, I am still waiting for the future to arrive, today.

This. So much about an EV doesn't make sense. I'm an apartment dweller with street parking - no where to charge it overnight. An hour for 70% at a public charger isn't "fast." Not to mention the higher cost of the vehicle itself / higher payments.

Yes gas prices are ever increasing. But it makes more sense for me.

 

[jwdsail]

Nothing is wrong with the C8 Corvette, especially the ZR1.

The lack of an option for a round steering wheel, or a manual trans, are the only things letting the C8 down in any trim..

 

[wyrdness]

GM might be correct. Most people shop for a car by

• Finding out how. much per month they can afford for payments.
• Finding the physically largest vehicle that will fit those monthly payments.
• Many also consider what others will think of them based on the kind of car they own.

If anyone is making their car purchasing decision based on your second and third criteria, then perhaps they should also be considering some kind of enlargement operation.

 

[Just_Kevin]

Just another opportunity for them to add a subscription service.

 

[SnowCrocodile]

Just another opportunity for them to add a subscription service.

Can't sell subscription if you can't sell cars.

 

[diamond.g]

Can't sell subscription if you can't sell cars.

What is amusing is seeing Honda EVs sell well, when they are GM's underneath.
They do have CarPlay though....

 

[SnowCrocodile]

What is amusing is seeing Honda EVs sell well, when they are GM's underneath.
They do have CarPlay though....

It was the same with Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix.

GM worked very hard for decades to establish its reputation as an anticonsumer behemoth making poor quality cars. They have been reaping the rewards for a while. Just look at their global market share over the last 30 years.