It has been over two years since Apple first previewed next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022, and it has still yet to become available in any vehicles. Below, we recap the latest information about next-generation CarPlay. Launch Timing Apple's website continues to say that the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay support will "arrive in 2024," but it has yet to provide a more specific timeframe. Aston Martin and Porsche previewed next-generation CarPlay vehicle designs late last year, but neither automaker has released any vehicles with support yet. Apple continued to highlight next-generation CarPlay in WWDC 2024 coding sessions for developers, suggesting that the company remains committed to rolling out the system as of three months ago, but it is clearly taking…

For years, rumors have swirled about Apple's ambitions in the automotive space. While CarPlay has become a dominant infotainment system, questions linger: will Apple push deeper with car integrations, and could a self-driving Apple Car be on the horizon? (more…)

A new survey released last week by J.D. Power shows that U.S. consumers continue to prefer vehicles with support for Apple CarPlay. The market research firm's annual U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study found overall satisfaction with in-vehicle infotainment systems to average 805 on a 1,000-point scale. However, satisfaction was higher among owners who use Android Auto (832), and even higher for those who use CarPlay (840). The study is based on responses from 99,144 owners of new 2024 model-year vehicles in the U.S. who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership, according to J.D. Power. The study was conducted from July 2023 through May 2024. CarPlay has routinely fared well in vehicle satisfaction studies since launching in…

Apple CarPlay is convenient, but that's undercut if you must plug your phone in whenever you start the car. Get a wireless CarPlay adapter. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Electric vehicle-maker Rivian is one of the few companies that doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay – despite it being a purchase requirement for many, many buyers. Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed Monday that Rivian vehicles will never get the full Apple CarPlay experience. Lawrence Hodge for Jalopnik: ‎ Speaking to The Verge’s editor in chief Nilay Patel on the site’s Decoder podcast, RJ Scaringe likened Rivian using Apple CarPlay to Apple using Windows as an operating system instead of developing its own OS. He told Patel he wants to create a unique operating experience for owners. “We have a great relationship with Apple,” he said. “As much as I love their products, there’s a reason that ironically is very…

Electric automaker Rivian has no plans to introduce support for Apple CarPlay in its vehicles, founder and CEO RJ Scaringe says. The company's stance was explained in a recent interview with The Verge's Nilay Patel on the "Decoder" podcast. Scaringe emphasized that Rivian's desire to create a seamless and well-integrated digital experience is the primary reason for not adopting ‌CarPlay‌. He likened the decision to Apple choosing to develop iOS and macOS instead of using Microsoft's Windows operating system, stating, "There is a reason that ironically is very consistent with Apple ethos for us to want to control the ecosystem." Apple ‌CarPlay‌ was introduced in 2014 and allows iPhone users to mirror some of their phone's features on a car's…