Apple first announced the “next generation of CarPlay” back in 2022, but updates about its arrival have been sporadic. Porsche and Aston Martin have not provided any release date despite saying their cars would be the first to receive the new CarPlay. Some automakers like Ford and Mercedes were slow to confirm their support, while others like General Motors and Rivian have snubbed CarPlay altogether in favor of having more control over their vehicles.
Despite not publishing a revised date, there are signs that Apple will launch it eventually. There are references to next-gen CarPlay in the iOS 18.3 beta released last month, for example, and Apple recently presented new images of the same in an EU database. Apple also said 9to5Mac which is working closely with several automakers who will implement the new CarPlay experience.
“Each auto brand will share more details as they get closer to announcing their models that will support the next generation of CarPlay,” Apple told the outlet.