GM Says It’s Ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for Your Safety::undefined

  • hydrashok@sh.itjust.works
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    11 months ago

    I’m ditching ever considering them for a vehicle purchase for my own sanity.

    Fucking OEM infotainment systems are bullshit and I will never buy a car ever again that doesn’t support CarPlay and Android Auto.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      It doesn’t even really need that.

      All we actually need is a Bluetooth receiver, maybe a FM radio for backup.

      • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        Android Auto / Car Play Nav systems are the best though. Although the stock one has a HUD on mine.

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      11 months ago

      Good choice. We have a 2023 Suburban for work, robot didn’t seal our passenger door correctly, steering wheel misaligned from factory, they installed a broken door panel on the rear passenger second row door, electrical gremlins make the auto mirrors adjust randomly, backup system sees ghosts. Absolute embarrassing they ask $80,000 for this. We got it brand new with zero miles.

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        11 months ago

        I considered the Suburban but ultimately chose the Ford Expedition Max. I’m glad I did, I couldn’t be happier with it. Android Auto is on all the time. No issues whatsoever. Got it new in '21.

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      11 months ago

      Tbh I was already no longer considering them. My previous car was GM and got junked before 10 years were up. Now I’m driving a Nissan still going strong (edit: on year 10 right now), haven’t even had any major problem yet (knock on wood). By year 7, the GM had a replacement engine, clutch and starter. And I was living with the fuel gauge not resetting to zero properly when it started so having no idea how much fuel was in the tank until the low fuel light came on.

      This experience has been so much better that it will take a lot to get me to consider an American brand over a Japanese one.