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The integrated Apple Music app in the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Photo Credit: GM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
GM just recently confirmed its plans to put Apple Music front and center in certain newer vehicles. On the straight integration side, the Apple-owned service is already available in the 2025 and \u201826 Cadillac CT5 as well as the \u201826 Chevrolet Corvette, Suburban, and Tahoe, to name a few.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Apple Music app is poised to arrive in the \u201927 Chevy Bolt, besides Buick and GMC vehicles, according to GM. And the DSP\u2019s \u201cstudio-grade Spatial Audio,\u201d currently live in Cadillac models including the 2026 VISTIQ, will continue to integrate into other models yet moving forward.<\/p>\n
However, said prioritization does underscore the far-reaching nature of the partnership, which will see GM support Apple Music via OnStar Basics. Translation: Customers can utilize the integrated music service (plus different apps) \u201cat no additional connectivity cost for eight years with their vehicle purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n
The automaker also went ahead and described the music platform\u2019s resulting ability to turn one\u2019s Cadillac \u201ccabin into an immersive, three-dimensional sound environment designed around the vehicle\u2019s acoustics.\u201d<\/p>\n
(A quick audio-support parenthetical: In The Truth About Cars\u2019 view<\/a>, GM\u2019s Apple Music integration is part of an effort \u201cto soften the blow of removing Apple CarPlay.\u201d And according to GM Authority, November saw<\/a> the business permanently shut down its infotainment app store, thereby barring future downloads, in \u201ccertain 2017 through 2020 models.\u201d)<\/p>\n \u201cWe are bringing the Apple Music app to GM vehicles in a way that takes full advantage of our industry-leading audio capabilities,\u201d GM VP of global product management Tim Twerdahl added of the Apple Music union.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the latest example of how we\u2019re expanding entertainment choices built directly into our vehicles,\u201d concluded Twerdahl, who previously served as Apple\u2019s home and audio VP.<\/p>\n Furthermore, recent evidence suggests that other music-focused agreements may be in the cards for GM next year. Before today\u2019s integration announcement, October delivered a multifaceted agreement involving Cadillac and Warner Music Australia.<\/p>\n Looking to introduce the \u201call-electric Cadillac LYRIQ and its cutting-edge AKG 19-speaker sound system\u201d Down Under, the GM subsidiary confirmed plans to collaborate with Warner Music artists on \u201ccar tests,\u201d make vehicles \u201cavailable for use during tours,\u201d and more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\nFor Apple Music, which is currently offering new U.S. subscribers three months of Individual access for about $3 total, time will reveal the integration\u2019s ability to fuel user-base growth. (Per GM, \u201cnew listeners can sign up with just a tap on the dashboard.\u201d)<\/h4>\n