Back in December 2023 , Porsche and Aston Martin break us all hope for the stalled next - gen CarPlay undertaking . Asreported byCar and Drivermagazine , the luxury carmakers previewed a custom CarPlay organization for future gondola models . Over a class after , we still do n’t eff when they ’re go to start rolling off the muckle .
Porsche hasannouncedan updated Porsche Communication Management system for its 2026 911 , Taycan , Panamera , and Cayenne model series , and Apple ’s next - gen CarPlay is nowhere to be found . Porsche key the system as “ more responsive ” and smarter , including build - in support for Amazon ’s Alexa helper . alike to CarPlay , which is still support , the Porsche Communication Management arrangement also offer up “ direct access to a large identification number of apps from different categories . ”
While the press discharge does n’t specifically call out next - gen CarPlay , it ’s clear that Porsche ’s new system is n’t the one distinguish byCar and Driver . That design features “ backdrop wallpaper that mime the brand ’s distinct houndstooth ( or Pepita in Porsche - speak ) seat pattern . ” The arrangement account here is for infotainment rather than a full splasher takeover .
The next genesis of CarPlay , as Apple describes it , “ insure a cohesive design experience that is the very unspoilt of your car and your iPhone — with designs for each automaker that express your vehicle ’s character and brand . ” It will control vehicle functions like tune conditioning and radio and offer full personalization options for each manufacturer .
Apple has yet to officially announce any partnership for next - gen CarPlay .
