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Volvo CEO: Dropping Apple CarPlay Is the Wrong Approach

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been controversial in the car industry recently. General Motors plans to phase out CarPlay in its upcoming electric vehicles. However, Volvo’s CEO, Jim Rowan, believes it’s important to offer these in-car services.

Rowan emphasized the significance of providing options like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to cater to the vast number of iPhone and Android users worldwide. He highlighted the convenience of seamlessly connecting smartphones with the car and the multitude of app choices available.

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Rowan also expressed opposition to the idea of charging customers for in-car subscriptions, such as heated seats. However, he didn’t rule out the possibility of in-car performance upgrades for electric vehicles.

Volvo currently utilizes an Android Automotive-based operating system and offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all its vehicles. The company’s latest models, including the EX30 and the EX90, come with CarPlay as standard equipment and offer over-the-air updates.

Volvo recently updated Apple CarPlay in over 650,000 of its cars to enhance the layout and provide native support for Apple Maps and other navigation services on the driver display. This update also allowed the display to show incoming call information.

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The Weekly Feed: Caselli the Legend, Social Pokes and Prods, Iconic Photos

Wiley Watson made several great dirt bike videos, with one of his favorites featuring Kurt Caselli. “What !f” showcases Kurt, along with Kyle Redmond, Kailub Russell, Taylor Robert, and Russell Bobbitt, and looks at their athleticism in their chosen dirt bike path. “Caselli 66 – Ride the Dream” pays tribute to Kurt after his untimely death in 2013. It’s an excellent tribute to an American off-road legend. The photo above, taken by Wiley, captures Kurt riding at extraordinary speeds in the desert.

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My friend Dan Dawson was an amazing rider. He had great skills, a tough mentality, and a compassionate heart. We were neighbors and rode together frequently. This photo, taken in 2012, shows Dan testing a Dicks Racing Beta 350 dual sport machine. Unfortunately, we lost Dan a few years later, and I miss him every day. He was a true rebel!

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A stunning shot taken by Mark Kiel of Heikki Mikkola, the reigning World Champion, on a factory Yamaha. Heikki won the 500cc World Championship in 1977 with 12 victories (DeCoster finished second) and followed it up with another dominant season in 1978, winning his 5th World Championship (Brad Lackey finished second).

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In 2012, I had the chance to test a Pro Circuit Husaberg 300. Equipped with Showa suspension, PC clamps, and Flexx Bars, this bike was a beast in tight and difficult terrain. The photo, taken by my friend Karel Kramer, shows me riding through a rugged high desert canyon.