Why some of the word’s most well-known car brands don’t support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

If you’ve been car shopping in the past few years, you might’ve been surprised to learn that some of the best-known brands don’t support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. In fact, GM is actively stripping those platforms out of its vehicles, with the goal of transitioning to a new proprietary system by 2028. That move might seem backwards, given that your phone still tends to be more powerful and easier to use than many dash systems.