Here's Why GM Opts For Self-Developed Interface Over Apple CarPlay And Android Auto

General Motors (GM) plans to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of its own proprietary interface, powered by Google’s Android Automotive OS. CEO Mary Barra announced this shift, which aims to provide a smoother user experience but has sparked discontent among drivers. GM assures current vehicle owners that existing systems will remain unaffected. This strategic move is part of a broader trend among automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Ford to develop proprietary software, potentially changing driver interactions with vehicles.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) has declared its intention to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its future vehicles, opting instead for its own proprietary interface.

Last week GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, announced about the company’s plan to gradually remove the popular systems from its entire fleet. This decision has already stirred up discontent among drivers.

In a conversation with The Verge, Barra explained that GM’s self-developed interface, which is powered by Google’s Android Automotive OS, will offer “a smoother, safer, and more unified user experience.” The company has already begun integrating its own system in a number of its electric vehicles.

GM is not the only automaker making this shift. Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Ford, Toyota, and Volvo are also in the process of creating their own software ecosystems.

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A representative from GM reassured current GM vehicle owners that this announcement will not impact their existing vehicles.

“If your car supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, that will continue,” they confirmed.

GM’s decision to replace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with its own interface is a strategic move aimed at gaining more control over its vehicles’ software and potentially opening up new revenue streams.

However, it also risks alienating customers who prefer the familiar interfaces of Apple and Android.

As more automakers follow suit, the automotive industry could see a shift towards more proprietary in-car software, changing the way drivers interact with their vehicles.