Overview

• Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Polestar and Renault have announced they will not offer CarPlay Ultra in future vehicles.
• Aston Martin remains the only brand currently shipping CarPlay Ultra, with Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and Porsche slated to add support within the next year.
• Executives say they need to retain authority over infotainment systems and monetize in-car services as they build their own software ecosystems.
• Apple and Aston Martin stress that CarPlay Ultra does not collect or transmit additional vehicle data to the iPhone beyond what standard CarPlay uses.
• Standard Apple CarPlay continues to be installed in 98% of new US cars even as General Motors removes it from some of its latest electric models.