Car makers reject CarPlay Ultra as an Apple overreach

Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces a long road to becoming a widely-used feature, as car makers are pushing back on supporting Apple's system in favor of their own solutions.CarPlay Ultra on Aston Martin - Image credit AppleThe shift from CarPlay to CarPlay Ultra is a big one for car manufacturers to make. Instead of occupying just the main infotainment system's screen, CarPlay Ultra spreads out to other areas of the dashboard, as well as having more direct control over the vehicle's various features.While Apple introduced CarPlay Ultra as a concept three years ago, and finally became a reality in Aston Martin cars in May, consumers have even more of a wait before using it in other vehicles. To blame are the car makers themselves, resisting because they prefer their own creations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jun 25, 2025 - 21:20

Car makers reject CarPlay Ultra as an Apple overreach

Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces a long road to becoming a widely-used feature, as car makers are pushing back on supporting Apple's system in favor of their own solutions.

Car dashboard display showing 60 mph speed, fuel range of 200 miles, Sport mode at 3rd gear, and lane assist with car visualization.

CarPlay Ultra on Aston Martin - Image credit Apple

The shift from CarPlay to CarPlay Ultra is a big one for car manufacturers to make. Instead of occupying just the main infotainment system's screen, CarPlay Ultra spreads out to other areas of the dashboard, as well as having more direct control over the vehicle's various features.

While Apple introduced CarPlay Ultra as a concept three years ago, and finally became a reality in Aston Martin cars in May, consumers have even more of a wait before using it in other vehicles. To blame are the car makers themselves, resisting because they prefer their own creations.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums