Ford will keep Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, says Jim Farley

[MAhauler]

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that it will continue to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in its cars. This is in response to a question connected to GM's announcement to drop both in the future.

Farley's answer offers more insight, as well. He acknowledged that there are two camps in the in-car software battle: Tesla and GM, and then everyone else. Ford is with everyone else.

However, the Blue Oval chief emphasized that the first software shipped with the vehicle for customers is not for the interior digital experience, but is actually for safety-critical functions such as partial autonomy, security, and productivity. Farley also added that interior experience is important, but there's going to be a lot more going on inside a car beyond phones. He believes that the relationship between the customer and the "content" should not be disrupted – in contrast to what Tesla and GM want to happen, to have complete control over the interior experience.

https://www.motor1.com/news/666174/ford-wont-drop-apple-carplay-android-auto-vehicles/

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[dhrandy]

Glad it stayed that way. The only issue with cars playing with their own system is that after a few years they don't support it any more. Plus car companies don't update there systems very often.

 

[RickBullotta]

Glad it stayed that way. The only issue with cars playing with their own system is that after a few years they don't support it any more. Plus car companies don't update there systems very often.

It's also a real pain in the a$$ with things like rental cars - trying to learn a new system when you're in a hurry. BMW's systems are just plain awful. So are Rivian's and Tesla's.

 

[powerboatr]

It's also a real pain in the a$$ with things like rental cars - trying to learn a new system when you're in a hurry. BMW's systems are just plain awful. So are Rivian's and Tesla's.

rentals when i worked for the ARMY we traveled ALOT across the country and beyond
used AVIS...going from a ford to a buick to a dodge to a kia in one month really plays heck on the grey matter trying to figure how to drive and navigate and set a seat
not to mention in latin america countries its a crap shoot on figuring stuff out

 

[Severdog]

Had a state-of-the-art nav/entertainment system with my 2013 Audi that was functionally obsolete just two years later. Tech does not age well in autos. Better to let the software companies focus on the space cadet stuff and let auto companies focus on the ride, safety, and convenience features. Ford did a great job with the Sync4 and all of the features around it, and integrates seamlessly with my AAuto.

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