General Motors will make it possible for smartphone owners to both Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), and Android, can connect with information and entertainment systems 'MyLink', in 14 of its 19 Chevrolets, which will come out later this year. This has been announced by GM CEO Mary T. Barra.
The announcement that Chevrolet will support Carplay, It's not a surprise by itself, as Chevy has been a supporter of using Carplay from the beginning. Chevy car models range from $15.000 (Spark), to $55.000 (Corvettes).
GM MyLink engineers have been working with their counterparts from the two Silicon Valley giants, for the best possible compatibility with your phones, where GM wants to give you a more familiar touch to their cars.
Last year, the 14 models in question represented sales of 2,4 million vehicles. They also include the Cruze, Malibu, Camaro, Silverado, Impala, Volt, Suburban, Colorado, and Tahoe. Other vehicles like Cadillac and the European Opel, will also feature the new technology in a later date.
Carplay and Android Auto have been the topic of discussion in car-connected circles for more than a year as manufacturers seek to attract consumers with the technology, instead of engine power.
We want to change the way they use their smartphones in their car, ensuring that drivers keep their hands on the wheel. Voice activation is essential. Said Dan Kinney, Chevrolet's director of user experience.
More than a dozen car companies, including Audi, Ferrari, Volvo or Porsche, as we mentioned in this article, Carplay and Android Auto will also join the bandwagon. Detroit the rival of GM and Ford, announced earlier this year, plans to roll out this technology, where they have said that they will have soon 3 models for this year.