General Motors is actively shutting down aftermarket efforts to bring Apple CarPlay to its latest electric vehicles.
GM directed LaFontaine Chevrolet to cease offering the retrofit, citing potential interference with "critical safety features" and warning that it could void parts of the vehicle’s warranty.
GM's decision to not support Apple CarPlay in its EV lineup has drawn criticism, as many customers prefer the seamless functionality of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The situation raises the question of consumer choice in automaker-curated software experiences and the growing tension between automakers as software gatekeepers.