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9to5mac.com > 01/27/2026 > volvo-says-it-will-absolutely-continue-offering-carplay-support

Another automaker vows to continue offering CarPlay

Another automaker vows to continue offering CarPlay2+ hour, 55+ min ago   (368+ words) Volvo is doubling down on its commitment to CarPlay, according to Anders Bell, the company's chief engineering and technology officer. In an interview with The Drive this week, Bell promised that Volvo will "absolutely" continue to offer CarPlay and Android…...

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9to5mac.com > 01/13/2026 > apple-tests-real-world-car-key-performance-with-major-car-makers

Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers

Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (280+ words) Apple is participating in a week-long event intended to test the real-world performance of the standard behind Car Key. Participating carmakers in the Plugfest event organized by the Car Connectivity Consortium include BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes, Rivian, and VW…...

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9to5mac.com > 01/12/2026 > elon-musk-reacts-poorly-to-apple-google-gemini-deal

Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk reacts poorly to Apple's new Gemini deal

Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk reacts poorly to Apple's new Gemini deal2+ week, 1+ day ago   (339+ words) Following today's announcement that Google's Gemini will drive new Siri features, Elon Musk took to X to call it "an unreasonable concentration of power" for Google. Find the full post below. Earlier today, the News from Google account on X…...

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9to5mac.com > 01/05/2026 > pioneer-bringing-a-premium-carplay-feature-to-existing-cars

Pioneer bringing a premium CarPlay feature to existing cars

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (184+ words) Pioneer was first to bring Apple CarPlay to existing cars in 2014, and now the company is pulling off another CarPlay first. At CES 2026, Pioneer is announcing its new Sphera aftermarket in-dash receiver with support for a premium CarPlay feature: Before…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/30/2025 > carplay-ultra-automakers

Will your car get CarPlay Ultra? Here’s what we know

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (530+ words) Earlier this year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/30/2025 > daily-december-30-2025

December 30, 2025 – CarPlay and car key news

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (199+ words) Seth Kurkowski has been following the rocket launches from Florida for sense 2018 after seeing SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Demo launch. He also help start Space Coast Launch Ambassadors, a outreach group advocating for space exploration while helping the general public enjoy…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/29/2025 > ford-reaffirms-its-ongoing-commitment-to-carplay

Ford reaffirms its ongoing commitment to CarPlay

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (440+ words) Ford has once again signaled its continued commitment to supporting CarPlay. Speaking at a conference this month, Ford CFO Sherry House confirmed that the company is "passionate" about giving drivers the option to use CarPlay alongside other in-car systems. House's…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/29/2025 > tesla-might-be-working-on-support-for-iphone-car-key-in-apple-wallet

Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) According to the code hidden in the latest version of the Tesla app, Tesla is working on expanded phone key support. This could include support for Apple's first-party car key feature in Apple Wallet. According to a report from Not…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/16/2025 > rivian-ceo-wants-carplay-in-other-cars-but-says-rivian-doesnt-need-it

Rivian CEO wants CarPlay in other cars, but says Rivian doesn’t need it

Rivian CEO wants CarPlay in other cars, but says Rivian doesn’t need it1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (378+ words) CarPlay is widely available across most vehicles, with Tesla and Rivian among the most prominent holdouts. Now, Tesla is rumored to be adding support, and in a new interview Rivian's CEO addressed criticism about its CarPlay stance. Rivian CEO RJ…...

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9to5mac.com > 12/15/2025 > gm-native-apple-music-app

GM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support

GM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) We're nearing three years since GM started its transition away from CarPlay. The company started by ditching CarPlay in its EVs, but recently confirmed that it will "gradually" abandon the platform on more cars in the future. Needless to say,…...