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Fiat Chrysler announces CarPlay support for assorted Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models later this year

A certain number of Fiat Chrysler models, including Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models, will arrive will Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto support this year. And that’s a nifty thing. The automaker announced on Monday that a certain group of the three brands would feature CarPlay and Android Auto support, but didn’t say which exact […]

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Ford announces CarPlay for 2017 models with Sync 3 feature, offers Eyes Free for older models

CarPlay will be coming to all 2017 Ford models equipped with the Sync 3 system. Ford has stated that the 2017 Escape, which goes on sale early this year, will be the first to receive CarPlay as well as support Android Auto. Ford says that CarPlay will also be available as an upgrade to 2016 […]

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Software update allows Ford Sync users to use Siri Eyes-Free, adds feature to over five million vehicles

It’s pretty cool what a firmware update can do. Owners of the Ford Sync can now download an update that will allow the Sync to tap into Siri to perform a variety of tasks while keeping their eyes on the road. Ford on Thursday announced the Siri Eyes-Free update, noting that the software is available […]

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Auto maker Toyota slow to add CarPlay support, will stay with own technology for the time being

As nifty as Apple’s CarPlay technology is – and promises to be – some auto makers seem slow to pick it up and run with it. Despite being among the first automakers to sign on with Apple’s CarPlay initiative, Toyota is reportedly planning to stick with its own in-house infotainment system for the foreseeable future. […]

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2016 Chevy Volt to feature CarPlay support

This could be nifty if you’re in the market for a new car in the coming year. Per AppleInsider and The Verge, Chevrolet took the wraps off its new 2016 Volt at the North American International Auto Show on Monday, revealing that the next-generation electric vehicle will feature support for Apple’s CarPlay in its infotainment […]