[parl_match]

I have a vehicle that's basically a BMW, which has excellent navigation integration with a HUD. Recently, they announced that my vehicle would receive map and software updates, for basically as long as the included modem was functional.

My vehicle doesn't support the carplay to hud stuff, but that's okay. The thing is... when my car stops getting map and traffic updates, I will still be able to switch to carplay for at least the command screen presenting information. I intend on keeping this vehicle for a long time, so that's important to me.

On top of that, carplay offers better bitrate than bluetooth.

For people that wish to keep a vehicle for a long time, carplay/android auto isn't just a convenience anymore. With the increased integration of headunits, aftermarket becomes a tougher sell.

[fragmede]

> I have a vehicle that's basically a BMW

Why not just name the brand?

[AsmaraHolding]

I assume it's a Toyota Supra

[simondotau]

It could also be a Rolls Royce or a Mini.

[OptionOfT]

Or a Grenadier.

[CraigJPerry]

That's just engine and gearbox i believe, not really a BMW.

Could be an Alpina

[OptionOfT]

The screen is also BMW.

[aaroninsf]

I assume it's a MINI, which is made by BMW

[parl_match]

because the infotainment system and drivetrain isn't by that brand (which is toyota). the vehicle is, for most intents and purposes, a bmw.

[MBCook]

It could be a small brand not sold in the US that a large portion of the audience here wouldn’t recognize.

[leoedin]

Excluding whatever's going on in China right now, there's just not that many small brands left. You only have to have a passing interest in cars to be aware of pretty much every global car brand - excluding high end supercars, kit car weirdness and whatever mayhem is happening in China.

[fragmede]

If only there was a global repository of information about everything that was readily accessible at our fingertips that anyone here could access!

[andsoitis]

Let’s create such a marvelous thing! What shall we call it?