Audi vehicles to get Apple CarPlay starting in 2015

Audi will integrate CarPlay into its European vehicles starting next year with integration in other countries coming in 2016

By: Shane McGlaun | Technology in Vehicles News | Posted: Jul 1, 2014 1:04 pm

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Audi has announced that it and Apple will be working together to integrate Apple CarPlay into vehicles starting in 2015. Audi buyers that purchase a car next year in Europe will get CarPlay integration. North American fans of Audi vehicles will have to wait until early 2016 to be able to purchase a vehicle with CarPlay integration.

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Audi isn't alone in working to bring Apple CarPlay integration to its vehicles, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes, and Volvo will also be offering CarPlay as well. Audi has been on the confirmed on the participating list for CarPlay for a while, but this is the first word on when cars with the service will hit the roads around the world.

Audi plans to integrate its own controls and touch system into CarPlay to make it less distracting to drivers. Audi drivers will also be able to use Siri via Audi dial, touch, and voice control systems.

NEWS SOURCES:Zdnet.com