ASTON Martin is the first auto manufacturer in the world to deliver CarPlay Ultra to drivers, bringing together the rand's best and the best of iPhone for the ultimate in-car experience.

Apple CarPlay Ultra builds upon the capabilities of CarPlay for the best of in-car solutions.

With real-time information across both the infotainment touch screen and the instrument cluster, it gives Aston Martin drivers a familiar experience they will instantly recognise.

Debuted on the supercar of SUVs, the DBX, and the core Aston Martin sportscar range, CarPlay Ultra comes as standard on all new orders in the USA and Canada and will be available as an update in the coming weeks for existing core models featuring Aston Martin's next-generation infotainment system.

Aston Martin CEO, Adrian Hallmark said: "Aston Martin is delighted to have collaborated with Apple, and to be first to launch CarPlay Ultra. As a Brand our focus on world leading performance goes beyond the traditional attributes associated with powertrains, dynamic performance and craftsmanship.

"Building on our in-house state-of-the-art infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra will provide additional functionality and personalisation opportunities which place Aston Martin at the forefront of infotainment in the sector. "

"iPhone users love CarPlay and it has changed the way people interact with their vehicles. With CarPlay Ultra, together with automakers we are reimagining the in-car experience and making it even more unified and consistent," says Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of worldwide product marketing. "The next generation of CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use their iPhone in the car, deeply integrating with the vehicle while maintaining the very best of the automaker. We are thrilled to begin rolling out CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin,with more manufacturers to come."

CarPlay Ultra extends to the instrument cluster, with a number of options for the speedometer and tachometer dials drivers can choose from as well as the ability to display maps and media in full screen providing drivers a way to select their own multi-screen set-up, and the freedom to modify the layout.

Aston Martin has worked closely in partnership with Apple to ensure CarPlay Ultra is consistent with the brand's unique design philosophy and remains instantly recognisable as Aston Martin. Drivers can choose from a number of different instrument cluster themes, whilst also being able to tailor the colours and wallpapers to match their individual tastes.

In addition, drivers can manage vehicle functions like radio and climate right from within CarPlay Ultra with touchscreen controls, physical buttons, or Siri. Drivers can also add widgets powered by iPhone that fit Aston Martin's 10.2-inch infotainment screen or instrument cluster to provide information at a glance.

Initially launching in the USA and Canada, CarPlay Ultra is available on the Supercar of SUV's DBX, along with Aston Martin's core sportscars, Vantage, DB12 and Vanquish, and will expand to include all global markets within the next 12-months.

CarPlay Ultra requires an iPhone 12 or later, running iOS 18.54 and later.

Initially Apple CarPlay Ultra is available in the USA on the following models: