Cybertruck police cars, ChatGPT, and next-generation Apple CarPlay: this week strikes back.

Posted on June 14, 2024
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Cybertruck police cars, ChatGPT, and next-generation Apple CarPlay: this week strikes back.

Cybertruck police cars debuted, ChatGPT infiltrated the automotive scene, and Apple detailed its next-generation CarPlay. And Apple provided more information on the next generation of CarPlay.

UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, unveiled the Tesla Cybertruck police car. This electric pickup truck is more than just a concept. The company says it has received interest from police departments and other law enforcement agencies, and shipments are expected to begin later this year.

McLaren is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a 26-year absence, with three 720S GT3 Evo racecars set to compete in the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours at the Circuit de la Sarthe. One of the cars took pole position in Thursday's qualifying session.

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI will bring AI to the iconic hot hatch with ChatGPT built into the infotainment system. The touchscreen will be 10.2 inches in size, increasing to 12.9 inches in some variants.

The 2025 BMW M5 Touring for the U.S. continued testing at the Nürburgring. This week, BMW teased a sedan variant, and the debut of a fire-breathing hybrid superwagon is imminent.

Apple this week revealed details of its next-generation CarPlay smartphone projection system, which has been two years in the making and will be available later this year, and will occupy an entire digital meter cluster and can also integrate vehicle controls such as climate control It will also be able to integrate vehicle controls such as air conditioning control.

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