Nickel and Diming: The Future of Car Software
Ultimately, I think most automakers attempting this strategy will fail and end up having to support other people’s systems.
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by Jonny Evans · Published November 3, 2025 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Ultimately, I think most automakers attempting this strategy will fail and end up having to support other people’s systems.
by Jonny Evans · Published May 15, 2025 · Last modified February 6, 2026
One of former Apple designer Jony Ive’s favorite auto manufacturers has become the first to drive out support for Apple’s delayed CarPlay Ultra solution.
by Jonny Evans · Published May 9, 2023 · Last modified February 6, 2026
While many reports focus on GM’s decision to abandon CarPlay for its own Android-based system, the really important thing is what he’s going to need to do.
by Jonny Evans · Published October 17, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Apple will bring premium immersive Spatial Audio in Apple Music to Mercedes-Benz vehicles – it’s a meaningful arrangement that could hint at something more.
by Jonny Evans · Published June 30, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Apple is creating a CarPlay ecosystem that logically should grow to support Electronic Vehicle (EV) energy payments in the relatively near future.
by Jonny Evans · Published June 22, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Volkswagen CEO, Herbert Diess isn’t sure we will see an Apple Car – but thinks Apple is ambitious for space on dashboards — but is that the only partnership?
by Jonny Evans · Published April 25, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
BMW and Bosch Smart Home have put Apple’s Siri and its integration with CarPlay up front in a campaign to promote the all-electric BMW i4 M50 series.
by Jonny Evans · Published April 4, 2022 · Last modified April 6, 2025
Western Australia Police become the in the world to begin using Apple’s CarPlay system to support their work, with Siri helping them work hands-free.
by Jonny Evans · Published July 22, 2020 · Last modified April 6, 2025
Has your car got a built-in entertainment system and accompanying app, and do you use it?
by Jonny Evans · Published April 17, 2019
Apple is developing the brains to drive autonomous vehicles, when it gets that right, the wheels will inevitably follow.