Apple, Google and automakers have reached a standoff—a demilitarized zone drawn at the dashboard. This is where Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay vie for control of the dashboard console to display messages, navigation and entertainment apps. Recent statements by German automakers portray an industry wary of Apple and Google that contradicts the cooperation represented by the many Android Auto and CarPlay partnerships announced over the last year.
I'm sure car makers are looking at history - and are concerned about be commodified by Apple/Google.