GM Blocks Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kits in EVs, Citing Safety Concerns
GM has shut down a dealership's Apple CarPlay retrofit service for EVs, citing safety risks and warranty issues.
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GM Blocks Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kits in EVs, Citing Safety Concerns
GM is shutting down a dealership service that offered the installation of a third-party Apple CarPlay upgrade kit for its EVs, citing concerns that the product “could affect critical safety features” in its vehicles, The Drive reports. Image:Google A spokesperson from GM told The Drive that “Aftermarket services that introduce features not originally designed, thoroughly tested, and approved by GM may cause unintended issues for customers. These issues could affect critical safety features and may also void portions of the vehicle’s warranty.” Back in 2023, people were not happy with the decision by GM to remove smartphone mirroring features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, from its EVs. (It has kept the mirroring functions in its gas-powered vehicles.) At the time, GM’s VP of software, Scott Miller, said it allowed EV-centric features to work better, such as battery preconditioning when navigating to a destination. After GM’s decision, an enterprising company called White Autom…
