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GM will ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all its cars, not just EVs

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45 points cwmartin | 2 comments | 22 Oct 25 23:08 UTC | HN request time: 0.424s | source
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syntaxing ◴[22 Oct 25 23:25 UTC] No.45676438[source]▶
CarPlay is probably the top of my list of features when I buy a car. I can careless about performance specs after a certain threshold. But not having CarPlay would straight up go into my do not buy list (yes, I wouldn’t buy a Rivian or tesla either.)
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1. Casteil ◴[23 Oct 25 01:28 UTC] No.45677191[source]▶
Yep.

Manufacturers ditching Apple Carplay/Android Auto support will, if not immediately, inevitably pursue rent-seeking behavior in the form of paid subscriptions for services people could otherwise just have for free (and likely better) via phone.

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2. etempleton ◴[23 Oct 25 12:26 UTC] No.45681045[source]▶
It is a crazy step for GM in particular because it is not like they have any distinct advantages or differentiators as an automaker. Rivian and Tesla have specific niche appeal. I am not sure anyone is clamoring for a Chevy in the same way. Lack of Apple car play is a feature your average user will be aware of and consider when purchasing a new car.