I can see why GM would want to make everything in house as far as hardware and Software and making things seamless. However, like you said, it took years to create and perfect a UI that now everyone expects as a standard feature.... Android Auto and Apple Car play is the new Bluetooth, and I shouldn't have to pay extra for a standard feature. When I'm driving carplay actually keeps me off my phone because it has the essentials right there when I'm driving. The car UIs always seem to be cumbersome and clunky Let the software companies do their thing and you the manufacturer focus on the hardware (the car lol). And it's integrated with my device so I know there's a level of security of driver data vs the car company having it (I heard there's issues with new cars "spying on you" ) The only thing what would be more excepted is making the car/brand more optimized for the software of choice. Like integration of super cruze into apple car play to be more seamless or your ev having your charging options calculated into car play. Tesla has the best UI outside of carplay and it's still has it's issues tho.
I can see why GM would want to make everything in house as far as hardware and Software and making things seamless. However, like you said, it took years to create and perfect a UI that now everyone expects as a standard feature.... Android Auto and Apple Car play is the new Bluetooth, and I shouldn't have to pay extra for a standard feature. When I'm driving carplay actually keeps me off my phone because it has the essentials right there when I'm driving. The car UIs always seem to be cumbersome and clunky
Let the software companies do their thing and you the manufacturer focus on the hardware (the car lol). And it's integrated with my device so I know there's a level of security of driver data vs the car company having it (I heard there's issues with new cars "spying on you" )
The only thing what would be more excepted is making the car/brand more optimized for the software of choice. Like integration of super cruze into apple car play to be more seamless or your ev having your charging options calculated into car play.
Tesla has the best UI outside of carplay and it's still has it's issues tho.
The eyelids or eyebrows above the wheels are a deal breaker. The Kia EV9 is a much better design all around.