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Opinion: GM Shouldn’t Kill Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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General Motors announced its intention to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its upcoming EVs earlier this year. Now we have a new piece out in Motor Trend in which the company explains in so many words that the decision is all about driver safety. You can start to see GM's frustration. Yeah, I have similar feelings here.

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GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior

Electrek

GM can’t really catch a break on its decision to end support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle projection modes. more… The post GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior appeared first on Electrek.

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Mini Aceman EV, GM home-backup hardware, 2024 EV sales to climb: Today’s Car News

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GM reveals more about what will turn its EVs into backup power for the home. GM this past week released details regarding the home energy backup functionality that’s available for its Chevy Silverado EV RST electric pickup as vehicle-to-home (V2H). Mini shows its Aceman EV. And EV sales are set to make gains in the U.S.

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QOTD: Do You Care About GM's Move?

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Normally, when a large, well-known company moves its headquarters, it's pretty big news. That's because in this case, GM is moving just a few blocks. But it does mean that GM will be leaving one of the most recognizable buildings on the Detroit skyline. Image: GM] Become a& TTAC& insider. Sound off below.

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UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers

Electrek

The last domino has fallen, with UAW and GM reaching a deal to end the auto industry strike. Now, tentative deals have been met with all three auto companies, which means the strike is over. more… The post UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers appeared first on Electrek.

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GM, Stellantis Sit Out Super Bowl

The Truth About Cars

Remember Will Ferrell schilling for GM ? Or when the Soprano children were reunited , again for GM? GM had already made its announcement in November. Both GM and Stellantis incurred costs due to lost production during last year's UAW strike -- GM may have suffered a loss of $1.1 Or that Bruce Springsteen Jeep ad ?

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GM Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

The Truth About Cars

After announcing that Ultium-based EVs would not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV over software issues. The move away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is seen as somewhat of a cash grab. Image: Chevrolet/GM] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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