Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers
Published: (January 13, 2026 at 06:59 AM EST)
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Source: 9to5Mac
Source: 9to5Mac
Apple tests Car Key performance
Apple is participating in a week‑long Plugfest event organized by the Car Connectivity Consortium to evaluate the real‑world performance of the Car Key standard.
Participating automakers
- BMW
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Mercedes
- Rivian
- Volkswagen (VW)
The event aims to assess how well the Car Key technology works across different vehicle platforms and ecosystems.