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CarPlay Ultra coming to these cars, according to Apple
Apple's next-generation CarPlay has launched only with Aston Martin so far, while several major automaker partners have backed out of earlier commitments.
What: CarPlay Ultra is Apple's enhanced in-car platform that was promised across multiple brands but has shipped only with Aston Martin, with Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault withdrawing from partnerships and remaining partners like Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, and Ford showing uncertain timelines.
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- CarPlay Ultra: Apple's next-generation in-car system that provides deeper integration with vehicle functions and displays, beyond current CarPlay's limited entertainment and navigation interface
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Apple's Apple CarPlay Ultra has so far launched only with Aston Martin, while its broader rollout remains unclear despite earlier promises. Although several brands—including Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, and Ford—are still listed as partners (with Hyundai possibly launching support in an upcoming model), others like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault have backed out, and some partners have expressed lukewarm interest, leaving the platform's future adoption uncertain.
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