GM confident in Apple CarPlay, Android Auto replacement despite dealers skepticism: Report
Earlier this year, the GM announced that it is phasing out Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capabilities. Although the phone mirroring system is still available on some gasoline engines models, in the future, all new models – namely electric vehicles – will use a newly designed GM system. the reacted immediately, causing GM go ABOVE guaranteed campaign. Still, like Detroit free press report, dealers are still not convinced.
An agent source told free of charge that, “The risk of failure is very high.” The problem is still GM seems to be ignoring an obvious fact with this new system: CarPlay and Android Auto are widely available and everyone use them.
In a recent Consumer Reports survey, “57% of our survey respondents said they were very satisfied with CarPlay compared with a satisfaction rate of 50% with integrated systems and 44% for with Android Auto,” the magazine reported.
many dMeanwhile, details of GM’s new system, still being announced. An agent source that talk to free of charge spoke up indignantly. “I don’t even know the name of the new (GM) system, much less the benefits our customers can expect. No one has any communication from GM. What do I say to my customers?” source speak.
The few known details about the system don’t make it sound appealing.
People familiar with GM’s system say it will use Bluetooth connectivity to provide access to phone calls, text messages and audio just like CarPlay and Android Auto. It also allows drivers to access built-in features, like SiriusXM and the automaker’s navigation system, without having to switch from CarPlay to another screen, which is essential in many vehicles.
However, the GM system won’t be able to reach your iPhone’s contact list to receive commands like “Directions to Carole’s house”. GM replied that all its owners would have to do is create a contact list in their Google account.
“Why are we doing this with the launch of our most important new cars? Haven’t all the resources devoted to its development been devoted to launching the actual vehicles?” the free of chargeThe source asked rhetorically, and for now, it’s hard to disagree. What is clear is that whatver GM’s plan is for itthey better get it right.
