First Vehicles With Next-Generation Apple CarPlay Announced Ahead of 2024 Launch

[MacRumors]

Aston Martin and Porsche today previewed the first vehicle dashboards with support for Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience, which launches in 2024, according to a Car and Driver report spotted by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Aston Martin confirmed that it will release its first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay in 2024, including an updated DB12 sports car, but it's unclear exactly when in the year this will happen. Porsche did not provide a timeframe or reveal any specific details.

Apple first previewed the next-generation CarPlay experience in June 2022, promising deeper integration with the instrument cluster and climate controls, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, a dedicated FM radio app, widgets, and more.

The next-generation CarPlay interface can be tailored to each specific vehicle model and automaker's brand identity, as pictured below.

Aston Martin previewed CarPlay integration with the instrument cluster and climate controls:

Porsche showed off a custom elongated CarPlay interface on the central screen, along with widgets for apps like Calendar, Music, and Weather on a second display:

With next-generation CarPlay, a connected iPhone will provide app-related data, while the vehicle will provide driving-specific data and info like tire pressure. Apple said the connected iPhone will not store or track this vehicle information.

When first unveiling next-generation CarPlay last year, Apple said committed automakers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, and Volvo. Beyond the addition of Aston Martin, it's unclear if this list has changed since that initial announcement.

Below, we have recapped five key features to expect from next-generation CarPlay, as previewed by Apple last year.

Instrument Cluster Integration

The new CarPlay experience will provide integration with a vehicle's instrument cluster, including the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and more. Apple says drivers will be able to choose from several gauge cluster designs and layouts, including brand‑specific options.

Climate Controls

You'll be able to access your vehicle's climate controls directly within the new version of CarPlay, allowing you to adjust the temperature of the A/C or heat, fan speed, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and other options.

Multi-Display Support

The new version of CarPlay will be able to appear across all of the displays in a vehicle, providing a consistent experience across the infotainment system, instrument cluster, and any additional screens on the dashboard. Apple says CarPlay will be tailored to each new vehicle model to accommodate unique screen shapes and layouts.

Widgets

Widgets will be a key part of the new CarPlay experience, offering at-a-glance information such as trip duration, fuel economy, distance traveled, calendar events, weather, phone calls, the status of a HomeKit-enabled garage door, and more. It will also be possible to view and scroll through the widgets within the instrument cluster.

FM Radio App

The new version of CarPlay will include an all-new Radio app that allows you to easily control the FM radio in your vehicle, such as to change the station.

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[6787872]

way better than tesla's junky, buggy software. can't wait to throw it away and get a porsche.

 

[YKApple]

I’m so hyped for this

Side note: Good lord that Aston Martin screen is MINUSCULE

 

[coolfactor]

Kinda of scary knowing this is "version 1.0" ... operating one's car!

 

[coolfactor]

way better than tesla's junky, buggy software. can't wait.

Do you own a Tesla? They'd never allow CarPlay onto their system.

 

[MallardDuck]

i don't mind touch screens for the radio and navigation, but for car controls, nothing beats knobs and buttons that you don't have to look at to use.

 

[6787872]

Do you own a Tesla? They'd never allow CarPlay onto their system.

yes. and im not referring to it in the tesla itself - rather when they release to any vehicle.

 

[patlee2000]

And just like that, I moved on from Tesla and I'm now looking at Porsche as my first EV. That 2024 Macan EV looks like a winner. 👀

 

[TheLisnakFactor]

I want this so bad in my 2022 mustang. I hope ford brings this fast

 

[Supercyborgninja]

I’m a poor person but suddenly I want to buy a Porsche.

I’d kill for the more privacy inclination of CarPlay(I’m sure they did make sacrifices sadly). Hats off to both car brands!

 

[Supercyborgninja]

I want this so bad in my 2022 mustang. I hope ford brings this fast

Aren’t they ditching Apple too?

 

[TheLastUserName]

Is there anyone who believes this will increase driver attentiveness?

 

[iLuddite]

GM getting left in the dust 😼

 

[diego.caraballo]

I’d kill for the more privacy inclination of CarPlay

It’s designed by and for single guys only 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[iLuddite]

And just like that, I moved on from Tesla and I'm now looking at Porsche as my first EV. That 2024 Macan EV looks like a winner. 👀

I’m not a driver but I’d take a Porsche over a Tesla any day of the week.

 

[swiftapplefan]

That Porche looks gorgeous! Wonder if the infotainment system that Apple used for the CarPlay 2 marketing (the two screens; one long the entire dashboard and the other one that looks like the Tesla) will actually be in a car.

 

[CloneBB]

Aren’t they ditching Apple too?

GM is, not Ford.

 

[toobravetosave]

i don't mind touch screens for the radio and navigation, but for car controls, nothing beats knobs and buttons that you don't have to look at to use.

Everyone is universally against operating a phone while driving until it’s built into the car

 

[ender21]

That Porche looks gorgeous! Wonder if the infotainment system that Apple used for the CarPlay 2 marketing (the two screens; one long the entire dashboard and the other one that looks like the Tesla) will actually be in a car.

I was lucky enough to find a 2020 Taycan with the options at the price I was finally able to buy at, and the dash is definitely nice (the far right display is an option.).

Porsche and Apple have already implemented a few of the next-gen Carplay functions like climate control, but I'm not sure how I feel about them yet. I need to get into the weeds sorting it out more a bit, I think. At first glance they are not intuitive and probably not indicative of what the full next-gen Carplay rollout will be like either - though some of those tiles on-screen in the pictures above match what I'm seeing on my display as well. But I also am not put-off by Porsche's own UI either, since it integrates Apple Music and Apple Podcasts natively. Mostly Carplay will be for road trip nav and occasional voice-to-message.

 

[Biro]

To each his or her own. There’s no way I am going to pay the price of a high-end vehicle today and then have look at some Apple geek’s idea of what a dash panel should look like. I know. I’m one of the few who does NOT want my vehicle to be a smart phone on wheels. It would be nice if one has the option of limiting Car Play to the infotainment screen.

 

[jkmoses]

i don't mind touch screens for the radio and navigation, but for car controls, nothing beats knobs and buttons that you don't have to look at to use.

I agree with this! I have a Lexus that has a large touchscreen display but knobs for things like volume/power and temperature. I really prefer the mix of both and I'm guessing since this is the first iteration of integrated CarPlay that we may see some modifications in the future for a mixed experience.

 

[franciskoerber]

That Porche looks gorgeous! Wonder if the infotainment system that Apple used for the CarPlay 2 marketing (the two screens; one long the entire dashboard and the other one that looks like the Tesla) will actually be in a car.

I believe that might be a hint at the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.

 

[jz0309]

Now the question of the day is: am I going to save up for a Porsche or the VisionPro?

 

[retrospek]

Great - I was going to buy an Aston next year - hopefully will have this installed.

 

[foobarbaz]

Is there anyone who believes this will increase driver attentiveness?

It's definitely too much information for driving. I hope things fade out when appropriate. But while parked or charging, having all that information available will be nice.