Latest CarPlay News

CarPlay marquee feature of new Honda Insight & Lexus UX luxury models

Honda and Lexus today formally revealed new CarPlay-ready vehicles for the New York International Auto Show, including the former's 2019 Insight hybrid sedan and a completely new Lexus line, the UX compact crossover.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

Apple CarPlay, Qi wireless charging arrive in 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

Longtime CarPlay holdout Toyota is making good on promises to deliver Apple's automotive infotainment platform to drivers, and plans to integrate the technology in its all new 2019 Corolla Hatchback this year.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

FCA and Volkswagen offer six-month Apple Music trials to new car buyers

Apple is partnering with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the U.S. and Volkswagen in Europe to offer new car buyers six months of Apple Music with select models supporting the CarPlay platform, doubling the streaming service's normal trial period.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 6

Acura rolls out MDX Sport Hybrid SUV with Apple CarPlay

Honda's luxury Acura brand is on Thursday launching the 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid, a sport utility with support for Apple CarPlay, which lets iPhone owners control Siri and compatible iOS apps from their dashboard.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

BMW to charge drivers $80 per year for CarPlay access in 2019

Since 2016, BMW has offered Apple CarPlay integration as a one-time add-on option, but that will soon change, as the German car maker is switching to a subscription model for 2019.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 73

Toyota concedes, reveals plans to launch first cars with Apple CarPlay

Perhaps the longest major CarPlay holdout, Toyota on Monday announced that it will be bringing the platform to the 2019 Avalon, as well as other vehicles in the 2019 model year — including some from its luxury Lexus brand.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 41

Honda teases 2019 Insight hybrid with optional Apple CarPlay

Honda on Thursday previewed the 2019 Insight, which will optionally support Apple's CarPlay interface for connected iPhones.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Alpine iLX-F309 equips CarPlay-compatible in-dash receiver with 'floating' 9-inch display

Alpine has big ambitions for the iLX-F309 in-car infotainment system, as the Apple CarPlay-compatible aftermarket head unit boasts a nine-inch screen that 'hovers' out from the dashboard, allowing it to be installed in vehicles that cannot usually house an oversized screen without customization.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 14

Tidal music streaming comes to Apple's CarPlay

Tidal — the on-demand music service co-owned by artists like Jay-Z — is now available to stream on vehicles equipped with Apple CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

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