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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Apple's takeover of in-car screens hits stumbling block
Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: "Don't try to invade our own systems". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models. Content originally sourced from: Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: "Don't try to invade our own systems". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models. Content originally sourced from: Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: "Don't try to invade our own systems". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models. Content originally sourced from: Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: "Don't try to invade our own systems". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Apple's takeover of in-car screens hits stumbling block
Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: 'Don't try to invade our own systems'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Apple's takeover of in-car screens hits stumbling block
Apple's plans to have its new CarPlay Ultra system, which is displayed across multiple screens and was set to be used by multiple automakers, has reportedly hit a hurdle. Originally revealed in 2022, then previewed in Aston Martin and Porsche renders in 2023, but not due to arrive in production vehicles from the former until this year, Apple CarPlay Ultra was set to feature in Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault and Volvo vehicles. But according to the Financial Times, via Ars Technica, none of these automakers intend to offer the new system in their vehicles. A Renault executive reportedly went so far as to tell Apple: 'Don't try to invade our own systems'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert These brands were among the 16 set to use the system, the others being Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover and Nissan. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis subsequently announced they would launch Apple CarPlay Ultra too. Porsche has confirmed it still plans to offer the system, but the German automaker offered no timeline for its rollout. Jaguar and Land Rover are reportedly still evaluating it, while Ford, Infiniti and Nissan said they had no information to share with the Financial Times. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Rather than simply appear on the central infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra appears across other screens where fitted in a vehicle, such as the digital instrument cluster. In addition to the usual Apple apps available in-car, it allows users to control vehicle functions like the radio and climate control via Apple's interface. There are also customisable colour palettes and wallpapers, and widgets that can be added to any screen. Automakers may be avoiding the system so they can develop their own, and in turn generate more vehicle data as well as revenue from in-car services – even if developing their own systems comes at an expense, and as buyers become increasingly demanding when it comes to in-car tech. Supplied Credit: CarExpert General Motors has gone so far as to drop even regular Apple CarPlay from its latest electric vehicles (EVs), including the new Cadillac Optiq (pictured above) and Vistiq. A survey conducted by McKinsey in 2023 found almost half of car buyers wouldn't choose a vehicle that lacked Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, while 85 per cent of car owners who have Apple CarPlay or a similar service preferred it over an automaker's built-in system. Apple claims 98 per cent of new cars in the US come with its standard CarPlay system, though notable contrarians include Tesla, Rivian and some GM models.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
More Powerful 2026 Cadillac Optiq Will Blow Away Audi Rival
Cadillac recently launched a performance version of its smallest EV, the Optiq-V. It runs the larger Lyriq-V surprisingly close in the performance stakes, but with a starting price of nearly $70,000, this Cadillac EV will be far out of reach for many. Fortunately, details about the normal Optiq lineup for the 2026 model year have been shared by GM Authority, and they're quite significant. For starters, a new rear-wheel-drive variant will be introduced, and it's fair to assume it will lower the price to entry for this Cadillac EV. Related: 5 Reasons Why the New Optiq-V Might Be Cadillac's Best EV Yet The 2026 Cadillac Optiq with RWD will produce 315 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Impressively, that makes it more powerful than the 2025 Optiq AWD, which makes 300 hp. However, the latter is still more torquey, at 354 lb-ft. The AWD Optiq has gotten a big boost in output. It now makes 440 hp and 498 lb-ft, easily outmuscling the previous version by 140 hp and 144 lb-ft. The 2025 Optiq AWD was already independently tested reaching 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, so this new AWD model could easily sneak in below five seconds for the benchmark sprint. Both 2026 Optiqs will use an 85-kWh battery pack with a range of around 300 miles. Plugged into a DC fast charger, the EV will be able to add 79 miles of range in just 10 minutes. According to Inside EVs, the 2026 Optiq will also receive a NACS plug, allowing it to take advantage of the Tesla Supercharger network more easily. The only other change involves exterior colors, with Crystal White Tricoat being replaced by Vibrant White Tricoat for 2026. Other than this, don't expect the already stylish Optiq to look any different. Pricing isn't known yet, but the 2025 Optiq starts at $52,895. We expect the new RWD model to be cheaper, but not by much, since it's actually more powerful. Hopefully, this model starts at below $50,000. As for the new AWD model, its big power boost could raise its starting price to over $55k. To put those estimates into perspective, Audi's smaller Q4 e-tron starts at $49,800 for the 2025 model year, but it only makes 282 hp in base form. If the base Optiq RWD is priced similarly, it easily looks like more bang for your buck. The dual-motor Q4 e-tron starts at $55,200, but its 335 hp is dwarfed by the upgraded Optiq dual-motor with 440 hp. Production of the 2026 Cadillac Optiq is scheduled to start on August 25, but interested customers will be able to schedule orders about a month before that. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Auto review: 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the optimal luxury electric SUV
There's a perception that everything is bigger in America, and it's hard to dispute. Generous proportions have always been an American automotive hallmark. Large size is certainly embedded in Cadillac's DNA, and that's how its devotees like it - mostly. There are those abhor massiveness yet still desire the luxury, options and agility that comes with Cadillac's living-large persona. Oh, and make it an EV while you're at it. Enter the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, which is about the same size as a Cadillac XT5 or a Tesla Model Y, but with a longer wheelbase and powered by volts. This allows for a roomy interior as well as a radically sloped windshield and backlight, lending the 190-inch long Optiq a low, sleek, sporty appearance that renders it among the best looking of the breed. The Optiq's striated rear window nicely picks up the Vegas-style front end's lighting detail. Well done. The inside story is just as impressive, with a sizable 33-inch LED display resting atop the instrument panel. Unlike other automakers that piece together multiple screens under a single piece of glass to mimic a single display, Cadillac gives the Optiq a screen that actually is a single display, one where the graphics traverse the entire screen. It's used for both driver instrumentation and infotainment duties. A head-up display is optional on upper trim levels. Thoughtfully, Cadillac designers use physical buttons for the climate control, rather than having drivers hunt and peck onscreen for them. Bravo. Less enthralling is the total absence of support for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Cadillac does build-in other software, however, including Google Built-In, offering Google Maps, Google Assistant, and access to Spotify and Amazon Music. A 5G Wi-Fi hotspot and a superb 19-speaker AKG Audio System with Dolby Atmos comes standard. But the 2025 Cadillac Optiq does boast an impressive amount of interior volume, with 101 cubic feet of passenger volume and 26 cubic feet of cargo volume. That said, there is no front trunk, as there are in other EVs. Given their typically meager size, you won't miss it. Headroom and legroom are substantial in both rows, something you'd expect in a Cadillac. Trim quality is fairly good, although the presence of hard plastic trim on the lower door panels is abysmal for a Cadillac. And while the seats are not leather, they prove to be a comfortable alternative. And the mid-century modern door handles are an absolutely fabulous design touch. An 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack powers two motors that deliver all-wheel drive. Rated at 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, this powertrain provides an EPA-rated 302 miles of range. GM supplies a dual-level charging cord for recharging using an appliance-style four-pronged outlet or a standard three-pronged outlet for recharging at home at a 19.2-kW rate, supplying 55 miles of range per hour. You can use a DC fast charger, which will recharge the Optiq at rates up to 150 kW, providing 79 miles of range in 10 minutes. Yet the Optiq's motors perform differently. The front permanent-magnet synchronous motor constantly supplies power, while the rear induction motor works when needed, most importantly when accelerating. There's more than enough power for the task at hand. The vehicle's 5,500-pound curb weight and low-mounted battery pack ensure that it has a plated feel. Ride quality seems expertly balanced between sporty athleticism and ride comfort. The old-school Cadillac bob and weave is absent here. And as is the case with every EV, it's mercifully quiet, with even the worst road surface not feeling too intrusive. Best of all, GM's excellent SuperCruise semi-autonomous self-driving system is standard, and it works very well. While the 20925 Cadillac Optiq shares its underpinnings a with the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Honda Prologue, both of which are built alongside it in Mexico, the Optiq is clearly a notch above, offering value - now there's a word rarely heard about a luxury vehicle - that makes it a must-drive if you're looking in its $54,390-$57,090 base price range. The 2025 Cadillac Optiq proves the excellence of GM's EV lineup and makes for a worthy entry-level Cadillac EV. How good is it? Consider the Cadillac Optiq the optimal compact luxury SUV. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Base price: $54,390-$57,090 Powertrain: Dual-motor all-wheel drive Horsepower/Torque: 300/354 pound-feet EPA range: 302 miles Recharge time (240-volt): 33 miles/hour Length/Width/Height: 190/84/65 inches Ground clearance: 6 inches Payload: Not listed Cargo capacity: 26-57 cubic feet Towing capacity: 1,500 pounds Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
