GM to remove CarPlay and Android Auto from future electric and internal combustion engine vehicles.
New models will rely on GM’s in-house infotainment system instead of smartphone projection features.
Rollout begins with the 2028 Escalade IQ and extends across Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC.
UPDATE: GM reached out to us with the following statement concerning their position on phone projection in ICE vehicles
“We are not making any changes to existing vehicles. If your car supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, that will continue. Both will remain available in all GM gas-powered vehicles for the foreseeable future. As we advance toward our centralized computing platform, we’ll gradually move to a better, more deeply integrated experience — a direction the broader industry is taking as vehicles become more software-defined. This will happen over time, not overnight. We value our collaboration with Apple and Google and remain focused on delivering experiences customers love.”
General Motors plans to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all future vehicles, including internal combustion engine models, the next step in the automaker’s strategy that began with its EVs in 2023.
CEO Mary Barra confirmed in an interview that the company will no longer support smartphone projection systems in upcoming models. “We made a decision to prioritize our EV vehicles during this timeframe, and as we go forward, we’ll continue across the portfolio,” she said.
The company intends to apply this transition gradually as new vehicles or major redesigns are introduced. Barra added that consumers should expect this change to apply to future gasoline-powered models as well.
GM executives said the decision is part of their plan to move toward in-house infotainment systems. Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson described the approach as similar to Apple’s removal of the disk drive, calling it a necessary step forward. “Flash storage really is the future. Get on board, you’ll see that,” he said, referencing Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. “That’s kind of what we’re saying here.”
Anderson added that GM’s proprietary infotainment system offers deeper integration with vehicle functions and provides a more immersive user experience than CarPlay or Android Auto.
The company’s infotainment platform, previously known as Ultifi, allows GM to collect vehicle data and deliver features directly to customers without relying on third-party systems. GM argues that an integrated platform offers better control and development consistency across its vehicle lineup.
Beginning with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ, GM will implement the centralized vehicle computing architecture. This system will support software updates across all GM brands, including Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac.
Source: The Verge
