Here’s the Complete List of 2016 Cars to Support CarPlay

By Christian de Looper

It’s almost 2015, and most major carmakers are selling off their 2015 models to make way for the newer, 2016 models. Along with new models of cars comes new car technology, meaning that there will be a growing number of cars to take advantage of Apple’s CarPlay technology.

CarPlay itself allows users to access things like Maps, Music, Phone, Messages, and even third party software like Spotify, straight from their car’s dash. Not only that, but most of the action happens on the user’s smartphone, meaning that users with an iPhone don’t have to sync data across different systems, they simply have to plug their devices in or connect to their systems via Bluetooth, and everything should be good to go.

Most suggest that systems like CarPlay are early versions of the future of the car, with users using data from Maps to tell their car where to go in self-driving cars, and being able to access other apps and services by voice, enabling them to keep their eyes on the road before self-driving technology really takes off.

The List

Audi

Buick

Cadillac

Chevrolet

Ferrari

GMC

Honda

Hyundai

Kia

Mercedes-Benz

Mitsubishi

Porsche

Volkswagen

Volvo

As you can see, there is quite a large a list of new cars to support CarPlay, however it’s certainly possible that most cars could be announced in the near future.

For example, while Acura hasn’t officially announced any support for CarPlay, Honda, Acura’s parent company, has. BMW has announced that it will support CarPlay, however it has not announced when or which models will be supported. Nissan has said that 2016 models will support CarPlay, however specific models have yet to be named, apart from the fact that the Altima will NOT support the software. Toyota is in a similar position, and has apparently put its CarPlay commitment on hold for the moment, instead partnering with Telenav for in-dash systems.

Of course, those that want to use Apple’s CarPlay but don’t want to have to buy a completely new car can still do so, with aftermarket units being available for between $600 and $1,400 depending on the specific model. These allow users to replace the radio unit with a full infotainment system, and can be installed in a range of different car models.

CarPlay, however, isn’t the only in-car infotainment system around. Google offers its own system, called Android Auto. The two systems have much in common, however there are a few key differences. CarPlay, for example, is very similar to iOS when it comes to design which makes it easy for iOS users to get used to. Android Auto, however, looks more like Google’s personal assistant, Google Now, offer card-based apps and an emphasis on voice control.

The news comes around the same time as an announcement by Ford that it would be adding Siri Eyes Free to a number of its older cars. Siri Eyes Free is a more limited form of connectivity to the iPhone, and enables users to do things like activate Siri from a steering wheel button.

Learn more about CarPlay, here.

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