Carplay Coming To 2015 Audi Models In Europe North American Cars In 2016

Following up on its announcement that it will support CarPlay in its cars beginning in 2015, Audi has provided more details about the rollout. According to the luxury car-maker, iOS CarPlay support will arrive in models for Europe in 2015, while North American models will see the software in center consoles in early 2016. Audi has also detailed how the functionality with be integrated:

Audi’s President of America noted that Apple and Audi are working closely on the integration. “That’s why it was essential for Audi and Apple engineers to work closely together to seamlessly bring the capabilities of CarPlay to the advanced interfaces of the Audi MMI system,” he said. Notably, Audi and Apple are not the only partners in the digital car space. Google is integrated Android Auto into future Audi models.

Ferrari, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Volvo are rolling out CarPlay-supported cars this year, while other companies like BMW, Ford, and Toyota are yet to announce specific rollout timeframes.

Thanks to AudiWire for bringing this news to our attention.