Apple has announced CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of its smartphone mirroring system, will roll out alongside new Aston Martin orders across the U.S. and Canada in the coming weeks. The tech giant confirmed that the new system will be available for existing Aston Martin models equipped with the OEM’s next-gen infotainment system, and can… Continue reading Apple announces CarPlay Ultra, its next-gen smartphone mirroring system
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Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was first announced. The company said Thursday that this new version of CarPlay — now known as “CarPlay Ultra” — will start rolling out on new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, roughly half a year late.… Continue reading Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin
CarPlay Ultra is coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, too. CarPlay Ultra is coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, too. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple is officially rolling out the next… Continue reading Apple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin
Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Sure, some might quibble about a few of the Vantage’s Ford parts-bin components, or argue that a Porsche 911 is a more technically accomplished driving machine, but who cares? Live and let live, I say! Perhaps unsurprisingly, most previous-generation Vantages seem to have been equipped with the Sportshift automated gearbox, which isn’t really such a… Continue reading Best cars for road trips – our top models for the ultimate driving adventure
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Eyebrows were raised when an Aston Martin engineer, speaking at the Austrian launch of the new Roadster, suggested the spring and damper rates had been carried over wholesale from the coupé unaltered. For something without a proper carbonfibre tub, this would be irregular. When you lop the top off a coupé, the body often then… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Hedley Studios to bring automotive art to the Cannes Film Festival with pop-up showroom on Vieux Port de Cannes Marina
Hedley Studios will launch a pop-up showroom at the IGY Vieux Port de Cannes Marina in Cannes from 13 – 24 May, 10am – 7pm The exhibit will be situated on the Jetée Albert Edouard Nord, directly overlooking the Palais des Festivals Coinciding with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, the pop-up will feature all four of Hedley… Continue reading Hedley Studios to bring automotive art to the Cannes Film Festival with pop-up showroom on Vieux Port de Cannes Marina
India-UK FTA: JLR, Diageo among winners of model trade deal
Highlights India has agreed to slash tariffs on United Kingdom-made cars and whiskey as part of a comprehensive trade agreement, making it cheaper for UK companies to sell a variety of goods in India. The deal will reduce whiskey and gin tariffs from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, eventually settling at 40 per… Continue reading India-UK FTA: JLR, Diageo among winners of model trade deal
Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cuts
UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaks to employees at the JLR car factory in the West Midlands, England, on 8 May, 2025. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images View image in fullscreen UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaks to employees at the JLR car factory in the West Midlands, England, on 8 May, 2025. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cuts
New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain
The UK economy is fragile, but the agreement might alleviate some of the uncertainty around it. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Reuters View image in fullscreen The UK economy is fragile, but the agreement might alleviate some of the uncertainty around it. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/Reuters Analysis New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and… Continue reading New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain
Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
US president Donald Trump today dropped the existing 25 percent tariffs on imports of British cars to 10 percent in a move that could provide a lifeline for luxury carmakers. For Jaguar Land Rover especially, today’s tariff carve-out could be highly welcome, perhaps even essential. The UK company was facing the prospect of $27,000 price… Continue reading Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection