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Ford has supported CarPlay on its autos for eight years now. When Apple introduced the next-generation of CarPlay in 2022, it stated the American carmaker could be among the many manufacturers that might assist this new expertise. After years of delay, Apple unveiled CarPlay Ultra in 2025 and stated that Aston Martin could be the primary automaker including this know-how to its autos. Whereas Apple promised extra carmakers would add this expertise quickly, a few of them have determined to not assist it.
That is Ford’s case. The carmaker has been an Apple accomplice for years, however its CEO Jim Farley is just not pleased with the present stage of CarPlay Extremely. In an interview with The Verge, he commented that Ford continues to be contemplating it, however not in the best way Apple would possibly count on: “We do not just like the execution of Extremely in spherical one,” he says. Nonetheless, whereas different carmakers have determined to utterly drop assist for CarPlay, or not even implement it within the first place, Farley says Ford is “very dedicated to Apple.”
Why Ford is just not on board with Apple CarPlay Extremely
CarPlay Extremely was launched in early 2025. Presently restricted to some premium autos, Extremely is an new all-screen expertise that takes over the speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, temperature gauge, and extra. Drivers can select to point out data from their cellphone in a extra immersive method, whereas controlling their automobile with Apple’s latest iOS 26 CarPlay features.
Nonetheless, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is just not bought on the thought, saying “I’ve talked to Tim [Cook] many instances about this. Ford doesn’t have the fitting, in our opinion, to disrupt somebody’s digital life once they get of their automobile.” Farley additionally questions how a lot management Apple ought to have over individuals’s autos: “Are you going to permit OEMs to regulate the autos? How far would you like the Apple model to go? Would you like the Apple model to begin the automobile? Would you like the Apple model to restrict the pace? Would you like the Apple model to restrict entry?”
What Ford thinks about the way forward for driving
Whereas Ford is cautious about Apple CarPlay Extremely, its CEO says the corporate is creating different applied sciences to enhance drivers’ experiences. For instance, Ford’s Professional prospects can restrict entry to a automobile relying on the day, set pace controls by means of software program, and extra. CEO Jim Farley says that if Apple additionally begins providing these options, it may get “actually messy.”
He explains: “I feel Apple has to resolve if it needs management of your complete expertise inside a automobile. If it does and it needs to comply with Extremely with the Extremely 2 or no matter is subsequent, then Ford should make a giant determination. I do know the place we’d go.” That stated, it isn’t that Ford would possibly by no means undertake CarPlay Extremely, however the CEO believes it isn’t the right answer for its prospects at this second. BGR will maintain you up to date on the newest checklist of carmakers planning to use CarPlay Ultra.
