Apple CarPlay Ultra looks dead on arrival as another automotive giant distances itself – here's what needs to change

• BMW says it has no plans to integrate CarPlay Ultra in future cars
• Manufacturers are increasingly turning to in-house infotainment
• Aston Martin is currently the only brand offering Apple's tech

Apple CarPlay launched to much fanfare in late May, adorning the myriad screens in the stunning Aston Martin DBX 707 model.

But just weeks after its unveiling to the world, a number of big name automotive manufacturers – who were once slated to work with the tech – have started backing out. This time, it's BMW.

Recently, one Renault employee was even quoted as saying “don’t invade our systems” by the Financial Times when quizzed about future partnerships with the tech giant.