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Acura, Jeep & Hyundai intro new Apple CarPlay-ready vehicles

By Roger Fingas

Joining Lincoln, three more auto brands -- Acura, Jeep, and Hyundai -- have unveiled CarPlay-equipped vehicles ahead of this weekend's New York International Auto Show.

The most notable announcement may be Acura's , which will actually use a dual-screen interface also supporting Android Auto. The main point of interaction will be a 7-inch capacitive display.

Acura's proprietary software has been reorganized and streamlined, and is said to be about 30 percent faster than a previous incarnation. The car should go on sale in the U.S. in June, though pricing has yet to be revealed.

Jeep's entry is the , which will come with CarPlay and Android Auto standard, connecting to an 8.4-inch touchscreen. Like the TLX no prices have been shared, but it should go on sale in the fourth quarter.

Finally, Hyundai's will sport a standard 7-inch touchscreen, again compatible with both CarPlay and Android Auto. No cost or release information is available.

CarPlay is gradually becoming a de facto infotainment standard on new vehicles. While support is still often reserved for mid-range and , automakers like Ford and Chevrolet are beginning to offer it on cheaper cars within range of the average buyer.