Coverage dated October 10, 2026

GM had big plans to move past Apple CarPlay. Drivers had other ideas.

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If you don’t buy it, they’re not selling it. I say this all the time: Consumers have more power over the auto industry than they realize. For many drivers, CarPlay isn't an exciting feature anymore. It's plumbing. You connect the phone and expect your stuff to appear.

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    GM had big plans to move past Apple CarPlay. Drivers had other ideas. (opens Blaze Media)

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    If you don’t buy it, they’re not selling it. I say this all the time: Consumers have more power over the auto industry than they realize. For many drivers, CarPlay isn't an exciting feature anymore. It's plumbing. You connect the phone and expect your stuff to appear.

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