Where are the connected cars we have been hearing about?
You know its close when the entire North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center was dedicated to car tech at CES.The battle between Google and Apple is moving from your smartphone to your dashboard. That means you’ll be able to get directions, listen to music and enjoy other apps regardless of which OS powers your handset.
Watch the Apple CarPlay vs Android Auto video from GottaBeMobile, to see how the two systems compare on a touch screen. “Both let you use many of the same functions, but there are differences in the overall design and currently there are a different apps that will work on the systems.”
Below find a full list of manufacturers that will be using Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
Android Auto exclusive so far:
Acura
Bentley
Infiniti
Maserati
Renault
Seat
Skoda
Volkswagen
And these brands are currently working with only Apple’s CarPlay:
BMW
Citroen
Ferrari
Jaguar-Land Rover
Mercedes-Benz
Peugeot
Toyota
A few brands have already signed up with both tech giants:
Abarth
Alfa Romeo
Audi
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
Honda
Hyundai
Kia
Jeep
Mazda
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Opel
RAM
Subaru
Suzuki
Volvo