Back in May 2025, Apple officially launched CarPlay Ultra, its ambitious overhaul of the traditional CarPlay system, which had been unveiled in 2022. The system promised deeper integration with a car’s instrument cluster, built-in control over climate and media, camera feed input, and advanced vehicle data like speed, fuel level, and tire pressure. But, as of August 2026, it remains limited to just Aston Martin, with no new models from Hyundai, Kia, or Genesis actually shipping with it, despite those names being included in Apple’s original rollout plan. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/20/apple-where-is-carplay-ultra/))
Where Is CarPlay Ultra? Apple’s MVision Still Tied to Luxury Cars
