GM’s crackdown on an aftermarket CarPlay retrofit sparks another discussion over customer choice, data ownership, and the broader right-to-repair movement. Panelists Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea criticize GM’s control over vehicle customization and note rising EV sales despite backlash. The conversation also briefly looks ahead to Apple’s upcoming WWDC, with speculation about new announcements and community events surrounding the developer gathering.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

01:20 GM's Control Over CarPlay and Customer Response.

06:25 The Right to Repair Debate.

09:44 Impact of Tariffs on Vehicle Choices.

18:02 Upcoming WWDC Announcements.

21:16 Insights from Last Year's WWDC Events.

25:06 Anticipating This Year's WWDC Experience.

Links:

GM cracks down on aftermarket CarPlay retrofit solution

https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/21/gm-cracks-down-on-aftermarket-carplay-retrofit-solution/

WWDC 2025 is kicking off June 9

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/03/wwdc-2025-is-kicking-off-june-9

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