--- title: "Tesla Reportedly Caving and Will Add Apple CarPlay Support To Boost Sales: TDS" date: "2025-11-14" modified: "2025-11-14" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-reportedly-caving-and-will-add-apple-carplay-support-to-boost-sales-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Tesla Reportedly Caving and Will Add Apple CarPlay Support To Boost Sales: TDS ![Apple CarPlay]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, right, and light, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and puts it all in one place. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. 🚨 A brief heads up that I'll be in Los Angeles next week for 2026 World Car of the Year awards testing, the 2025 LA Auto Show, and some time with Volvo. That might shift the timing of *TDS*, or who's writing it, a smidge. But don't worry, *TDS* will still arrive daily. The first cup of coffee's gone, the second is needed, and the weekend is in sight so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Headed into the weekend with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and continue to be impressed by its efficiency but perplexed with its iOS app, which at sometimes seems to full featured and thought out while at other moments fails to load or execute functions. πŸ“± Tesla is reportedly [developing Apple CarPlay support]() due to it being one of the most highly requested features by customers; the move marks a stunning reversal as CEO Elon Musk has for years slammed Apple, the company's policies, and ignored customer pleas for the phone projection software, which combined with underwhelming sales leads to the question of whether Tesla is getting desperate. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China might [crack down on too-quick EVs]() as proposed legislation would lock the default 0-60 mph times behind an artificial 5-second wall. 🏎️ The [Bentley Supersports debuted]() as a lighter, more powerful, louder, brasher Continental GT coupe aimed at enthusiasts that want rear-wheel drive and weight savings in their large luxury GT. πŸ”‹ Mazda [began testing an EV]() that is designed and developed for the U.S. market. πŸ”₯ Ineos Automotive [cut hundreds of jobs]() to save headcount globally as tariffs and supply chain disruptions put pressure on the finances. πŸ“‰ Nissan's [new plan]() calls for a pivot to hybrids, U.S. sales growth, and a blast of product; the automaker is [cutting jo]()[b]()[s]() at its European regional office and the S&P [lowered the automaker's rating]() from BB to BB-. πŸ§— A Chinese SUV from Chery attempted to replicate Range Rover's 2018 stair climbing stunt [and failed](). *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()