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GM Confirms Plan to Replace CarPlay and Android Auto With Google-Powered System

Existing GM vehicles keep phone mirroring, with a gradual shift to a Google-backed, voice-first interface over multiple model cycles.

GM customers will be able to ask questions audibly and get responses from Google Gemini while driving starting in 2026.
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This image captures a modern car dashboard with Apple CarPlay active on the infotainment screen, showing navigation and app icons integrated seamlessly into the vehicle's smart interface
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Overview

  • CEO Mary Barra said GM will phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the portfolio over time, aligning removals with new models and major refreshes.
  • A GM spokesperson clarified that no current vehicles will lose CarPlay or Android Auto, which will remain in gas-powered models for the foreseeable future.
  • GM is expanding its native infotainment built on Android Automotive OS with integrated Google services such as Maps, Assistant and Spotify to create a more unified experience.
  • A conversational AI using Google Gemini is targeted to be available as early as 2026, enabling voice-driven queries and controls.
  • GM plans a centralized vehicle computing platform debuting in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ, supporting deeper integration, robust over-the-air updates and paving the way for broader software capabilities.