Despite its stated desire to exclude Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from its new vehicles, General Motors (GM) is opening the door to Apple Music. The manufacturer is currently deploying a native application on certain 2025 and newer models, both in the United States and Canada.
Gradual deployment at GM
GM confirms that this integration will take place gradually, starting with the Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. The application is automatically installed in eligible vehicles and operates autonomously, without requiring a connection with a smartphone.
Native integration, without a phone
According to GM, Apple Music will offer direct access to millions of songs, personalized playlists, exclusive content, live global radio and tailored recommendations. All content is now integrated directly into the vehicle’s multimedia system, rather than being relayed through a mobile device.
Another key advantage: the application can fully exploit the vehicle’s computing power as well as its high-performance audio systems.
Immersive Dolby Atmos sound at Cadillac
On certain Cadillac models, Apple Music integration enables Dolby Atmos spatial audio. GM promises an immersive three-dimensional sound experience, precisely calibrated to the acoustics of the cabin – a strong argument for luxury vehicles.
Voice commands and instant start
With this integration, drivers can stream their music as soon as they get in and control Apple Music through the vehicle’s voice assistant, without ever having to take their phone out of their pocket.
At Cadillac, Apple Music is already available in the CT5 (2025-2026), the 2025 Escalade IQ and the 2026 Vistiq.
For Chevrolet, the application is available on the Blazer EV (2025-2026), Equinox EV (2025-2026), Silverado EV (2025-2026), as well as on the Corvette, Tahoe and Suburban for the 2026 model year.
Eight years of free streaming with OnStar
The real surprise, however, lies in the connectivity offering. New GM vehicles now include eight years of free audio streaming through the OnStar Basics package, standard in Canada and the United States. Concretely, owners can access streaming music, audiobooks, podcasts and news apps at no additional cost and without relying on their phone’s Bluetooth.
Original content from auto123.