Apple’s CarPlay 2.0 faces roadblocks as automakers push back

Apple’s grand vision for CarPlay 2.0, unveiled at WWDC 2022, aimed to dominate vehicle interfaces by integrating across multiple screens and controlling key functions—potentially sidelining traditional dashboards. The announcement rattled the auto industry, sparking fears that CarPlay could become a Trojan horse, encroaching on automakers’ turf. At the time, 98% of new US vehicles supported CarPlay, and nearly 80% of buyers preferred it.

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Honda and Nissan merger talks reportedly hit impasse as Nissan rejects subsidiary status

The merger negotiations between Honda and Nissan are facing a potential breakdown. According to Japanese news outlets, Honda proposed making Nissan a subsidiary before February 1, 2025, but Nissan strongly opposed this move as it would result in a loss of operational control, raising concerns that the merger talks could ultimately fail.

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China reportedly weighs antitrust probe into Intel following Google investigation

On February 4, 2025, Chinese regulators revived their antitrust investigation into Google, following a similar probe into Nvidia announced in December 2024. The move came after Washington imposed tighter restrictions on Nvidia’s advanced chips, limiting Beijing’s access to critical AI hardware. The regulators had previously signaled concerns over Nvidia’s market dominance in the country’s semiconductor sector.

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