Rivian CEO Says His Vehicles Will Never Get Apple CarPlay

Rivian CEO Says His Vehicles Will Never Get Apple CarPlay

Image: Rivian Despite being a requirement for many car buyers, Rivian is one of the few automakers that doesn’t use Apple CarPlay. Rivian’s founder and CEO confirmed Monday the automaker won’t be using CarPlay in any of its vehicles any time in the future either. Rivian Unveils Trio of New Electric Vehicles Speaking to the … Read more

What Is An Optional Car Feature You Can’t Live Without?

What Is An Optional Car Feature You Can’t Live Without?

Image: Bowers & Wilkins The average price of a new car is damn near 50,000 dollars, or a little more than eighty percent of the annual salary of an average American. That is a lot of money to spend on an automobile, so you’d better be damn sure it has all of the stuff in … Read more

Apple CarPlay Is Anticompetitive, Say Feds In Antitrust Lawsuit

Apple CarPlay Is Anticompetitive, Say Feds In Antitrust Lawsuit

When Apple first introduced CarPlay, it was a revelation. Instead of dealing with the hassle of inputting a destination using the manufacturer’s clunky infotainment software, you could simply type it into your phone and have the directions appear on the center screen. It was easy to use and understand, and most importantly, it just worked. … Read more