BMW begins Apple CarPlay support with paid upgrades to 2 Series

Long a holdout, BMW this week finally launched support for Apple's CarPlay by offering the technology as an upgrade option for 2 Series cars.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 29

Hyundai adds Apple CarPlay to 2017 Sonata & Tucson

Two more 2017-model vehicles — the Sonata sedan and Tucson SUV — will be Hyundai's latest to gain support for Apple CarPlay, as well as Google's Android Auto.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Ford brings Apple CarPlay to rest of 2017 lineup through updates & new models

Ford on Monday announced the expansion of support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to all 2017 models equipped with SYNC 3, including vehicles already on the roads, and some only due later this year.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

JVC ships promised KW-V820BT receiver with support for Apple's CarPlay

JVC on Thursday launched the KW-V820BT, its first aftermarket receiver with support for Apple's CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Porsche expands Apple CarPlay support with 2017 Panamera

Porsche has announced that its upcoming four-door sedan, the 2017 Panamera, will support Apple's CarPlay technology when the vehicle launches in the U.S. in January.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Honda launches 2017 Accord with Apple CarPlay option

Honda on Friday announced that the 2017 Accord, going on sale June 27, will be available with an upgrade supporting Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Former Apple employees reveal iPhone-connected aftermarket car backup camera

Bryson Gardner, Joseph Fisher and Brian Sander think that cars should be upgraded like software. That's why the three ex-Apple employees founded Pearl Automation Inc., a company that announced a new iPhone-connected backup camera this week.

David Silverberg 9 years ago 32

Hyundai adds Apple CarPlay support to six models, report says

Korean carmaker Hyundai plans to integrate CarPlay compatibility into a total of eight 2015 and 2016 vehicles, bringing the firm closer to offering Apple's infotainment system across its entire lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

First BMW vehicles with Apple's CarPlay coming later in 2016

BMW — one of the few major automakers without support for Apple's CarPlay — should finally begin offering the technology later this year through two new vehicles, according to an official pricelist.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Alpine debuts new 9-inch CarPlay display, Kia details Sportage and Optima upgrades

Aftermarket upgrade specialist Alpine on Friday launched a new, 9-inch dash display with support for Apple's CarPlay, while Korean automaker Kia further detailed plans to support CarPlay in the 2016 Optima and 2017 Sportage.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Porsche to bring Apple's CarPlay to 718 Cayman series

Sportscar maker Porsche has announced support for Apple's CarPlay in the 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S, which are now on sale, but only shipping to dealers in late November.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Chevy, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru & Volkswagen preparing new CarPlay-ready vehicles

In tandem with this week's New York International Auto Show, several major car brands have unveiled more vehicles supporting CarPlay, Apple's bridge interface between iPhones and dash displays.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

2017 Escape coming in May as first Ford vehicle with Apple CarPlay

Ford on Friday announced a May launch in Canada and the U.S. for the 2017 Escape, its first vehicle to support Apple CarPlay by way of the automaker's Sync 3 platform, based on BlackBerry's QNX.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Harman's JBL Legend CP100 CarPlay receiver to launch Feb. 14 for $400

A month after Harman debuted its JBL Legend CP100 aftermarket receiver with CarPlay support, the company on Thursday opened preorders for the $400 device ahead of a Feb. 14 ship date.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Apple working on systems for 'high-end cars' at California 'auto testing center'

A year and a half ago, Apple received approval to build an "auto testing center" in the town of Sunnyvale, Calif., and the city manager's office even highlighted the project in a biweekly blog, though no one seemed to notice at the time [updated].

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

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