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GM Says It's Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer
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Ford CEO Farley says they are staying with CarPlay and Android Auto: https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-...android-auto-we-lost-that-battle-10-years-ago
Always in the same location?
Probably some source of interference affecting the connection.
Alpine 9" stereo.
In my 2023 Bolt, the CarPlay interface is much more familiar and easier for me to use. I tried GM's interface in my trial period and it was just confusing to me. If they're going to double down and remove CarPlay, they better hire some better UI designers.
I know Apple supports Music and Podcasts in Teslas, will they ever make these apps for this system?
I wonder how many potential sales will be 80% or 90% of the way there and then the buyer backs out upon finding out CarPlay isn't supported. It's a basic feature now. I know I'd back out immediately if I hadn't known beforehand.
This is such a weird hill for GM to die on.
Is there a way to delete (not just disable) CarPlay from a car? I would not want it in a car.
I'd imagine you can toggle it on or off. It's not forced on.
The issue for me is that I rent cars all the time. I need to make sure to reject GM cars when I get notification about my vehicle. I count on CarPlay when I get in the rental.
“and it will allow GM to offer subscription services and apps that allow for purchases of food, gas, and other sundries.” I thought their goal was to make the system more safe. I’m sure ordering your dinner during the commute back home is so safe.
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced plans to phase out Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles, with the company instead relying on an infotainment system co-developed with Google. This has not been a popular decision with iPhone users, and today, GM provided some additional insight into the decision in a discussion with MotorTrend.
According to Tim Babbitt, GM's head of product for infotainment, GM has driver safety in mind. CarPlay and Android Auto can have issues like bad connections, slow response times, compatibility issues, and connectivity problems, leading drivers to be distracted from the road with smartphone troubleshooting.
Babbitt claims that drivers will be less likely to pick up their phones with a built-in system that does not rely on a service like CarPlay, leading to improved safety on the road. GM does not have any data to prove that an infotainment system is less distracting than CarPlay, nor has it done any testing.
Babbitt cited J.D. Power data suggesting issues with CarPlay and Android Auto are common complaints from vehicle owners, with customers often blaming the vehicle manufacturer rather than Apple or Google.
The infotainment system that GM plans to adopt instead of CarPlay will have integrated Google apps, including Google Maps and Google Assistant for voice commands, rather than a third-party navigation system. As MotorTrend points out, eliminating CarPlay will provide GM with more control over driver data, and it will allow GM to offer subscription services and apps that allow for purchases of food, gas, and other sundries.
Back in August, GM said that choosing not to offer CarPlay would give it more information about charge state information to assist with navigation routing and provide a better user experience.
CarPlay will be eliminated in electric vehicles under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands. Combustion vehicles from GM will continue to support CarPlay until they are phased out in favor of an all-electric lineup in 2035.
Article Link: GM Says It's Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer
Absolute garbage. I'm on my 4th GM car since 2003 and had no plans to look at other brands until this decision. I just hope this doesn't set a trend for others to ditch CarPlay.
That would no be enough for me. I would not want Apple bloatware on a car I bought with my own money. I would neither want any Android apps in a car.
What in the actual f?
Meanwhile, the Honda Prologue which is made by GM has CarPlay.
Honda press release:
hondanews.com
Car and Driver article:
www.caranddriver.com
Gotta love it when a company shooting themselves in the foot.
Meanwhile, the Honda Prologue which is made by GM has CarPlay.
Honda press release:
2024 Honda Prologue Will Come with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in and Android Auto™
The first volume EV from Honda, the all-new 2024 Prologue SUV, will offer customers the latest digital services technology and features, with wireless Google built-in, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility.
2025 Honda Prologue Review, Pricing, and Specs
The Prologue has competitive range and a roomy cabin, making it a good electric SUV, but it doesn't feel like a Honda over the road.
Gotta love it when a company shooting themselves in the foot.
When the bean counters are in charge of things. Never liked GM vehicles and will never buy one, especially now.
Good thing I'd never buy a GM anyway. Government Motors sucks!
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced plans to phase out Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles, with the company instead relying on an infotainment system co-developed with Google. This has not been a popular decision with iPhone users, and today, GM provided some additional insight into the decision in a discussion with MotorTrend.
According to Tim Babbitt, GM's head of product for infotainment, GM has driver safety in mind. CarPlay and Android Auto can have issues like bad connections, slow response times, compatibility issues, and connectivity problems, leading drivers to be distracted from the road with smartphone troubleshooting.
Babbitt claims that drivers will be less likely to pick up their phones with a built-in system that does not rely on a service like CarPlay, leading to improved safety on the road. GM does not have any data to prove that an infotainment system is less distracting than CarPlay, nor has it done any testing.
Babbitt cited J.D. Power data suggesting issues with CarPlay and Android Auto are common complaints from vehicle owners, with customers often blaming the vehicle manufacturer rather than Apple or Google.
The infotainment system that GM plans to adopt instead of CarPlay will have integrated Google apps, including Google Maps and Google Assistant for voice commands, rather than a third-party navigation system. As MotorTrend points out, eliminating CarPlay will provide GM with more control over driver data, and it will allow GM to offer subscription services and apps that allow for purchases of food, gas, and other sundries.
Back in August, GM said that choosing not to offer CarPlay would give it more information about charge state information to assist with navigation routing and provide a better user experience.
CarPlay will be eliminated in electric vehicles under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands. Combustion vehicles from GM will continue to support CarPlay until they are phased out in favor of an all-electric lineup in 2035.
Article Link: GM Says It's Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer
A very good point made. German car manufacturers I know are pushing subscription models after 3 years and not just for ability of nav maps updates. So take the option for alternatives away and folks are stuck paying thereafter OR will unsafely juggle their phones in hand.
If safety is their reasoning then they should gut all the unnecessary electronics in the dash, lol. And even the cup holder. Those are all "distractions". Even the mirror in the sunvisor. He should just speak the truth. They want their own setup.
I'm not understanding what you mean? YOu can't use carplay unless you have an Apple device. If you're on Android that's entirely moot.
Um, CarPlay is on your phone, not the car. THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT. Duh. Car manufacturers just make an interface for it.
I’m willing to bet that this decision will be reversed.