Apple Says CarPlay Ultra Is Coming to These Vehicle Brands

Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands

Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. More than a year later, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles, but that should change in the foreseeable future. In May 2025, Apple said many other vehicle brands planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

CarPlay vs CarPlay Ultra: What are non-Aston Martin drivers missing out on?

Apple’s CarPlay Ultra infotainment system is finally starting to make it into luxury vehicles, giving everyone else a glimpse at the technology that is likely to succeed CarPlay as time goes on. The future of in-car connectivity is finally making its way into vehicles in the US, UK and Canada with a host of other manufacturers committed to adopting the tech, which unites all of the car’s systems under one neat and tidy Apple aesthetic that spans…