
Few automotive product decisions in recent years have been as controversial as General Motors opting to kill off Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in future electric vehicles. While automakers are (perhaps understandably) scared of ceding their in-car experiences and data to tech companies, users have come to trust Apple and Google for functionality after years of lackluster native experiences. After all, even if your car's infotainment system doesn't make you want to put your fist through the touchscreen, you probably think it's handily outclassed by your smartphone.