Earlier this yr, the GM introduced that it was phasing out Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. Whereas the telephone mirroring system would nonetheless be obtainable on some gas-powered fashions, going ahead, all new fashions — specifically EVs — would use a brand new GM-designed system. The response was quick, prompting GM to go on an assurance marketing campaign. Nonetheless, because the Detroit Free Press experiences, sellers stay unconvinced.

One vendor supply advised the Freep that, “The danger of failure may be very excessive.” The issue stays that GM is seemingly ignoring a obvious reality with this new system: CarPlay and Android Auto are extensively obtainable and everybody makes use of them.

In a current survey by Shopper Studies, “57 p.c of our survey respondents mentioned they had been very happy with CarPlay in contrast with a 50 p.c satisfaction score with built-in methods and 44 p.c for Android Auto,” the journal reported.

Many details of GM’s new system, in the meantime, are nonetheless to be introduced. One vendor supply that spoke to Freep voiced frustration. “I don’t even know the title of (GM’s) new system, a lot much less what advantages our prospects can count on. No person has had any communication from GM. What am I supposed to inform my prospects?” the supply mentioned.

What few particulars are recognized in regards to the system don’t make it sound interesting.

Individuals conversant in GM’s system say it can use a Bluetooth connection to supply the identical entry to telephone calls, textual content messages and audio as CarPlay and Android Auto. It additionally permits drivers to entry built-in options, like SiriusXM and the automaker’s navigation system with out having to modify from CarPlay to a different show, as is critical in lots of autos.

Nevertheless, the GM system will likely be unable to achieve into your iPhone’s contacts listing for instructions like, “Instructions to Carole’s home.” GM responds that every one its homeowners must do is create a contacts listing of their Google account.

“Why are we doing this with the launch of our most vital new autos? Shouldn’t all of the sources dedicated to growing it have been spent on launching the precise autos?” the Freep’s supply requested rhetorically, and, for now, it’s exhausting to not agree. What is obvious is that whatever GM’s plan is for it, they higher get it proper.