GM Forces Dealer to Halt Aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto Kit for Ultium EVs
2025-03-24
General Motors (GM) forced a dealer to discontinue an aftermarket kit that restored Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone mirroring in its Ultium electric vehicles. This follows GM's decision in December 2023 to remove CarPlay and Android Auto support from Ultium EVs, opting for its own in-vehicle infotainment systems in future models. While the kit's manufacturer, WAMS, claims rigorous testing, GM's action sparked industry criticism, as a study showed nearly half of car buyers wouldn't purchase vehicles lacking CarPlay or Android Auto. GM is effectively pushing dealers towards its built-in systems, leaving little alternative.
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