> Infotainment systems tend to get outdated, and are also a common point of failure that can be expensive to fix

Android Auto and CarPlay solve that problem for navigation/communication/entertainment. The automakers aren't going to provide an open API to the vehicle control systems, for both competitive and safety reasons.

What would be nice is the old fashioned DIN interface, where you could install an aftermarket AA/CarPlay unit like this:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pioneer-10-1-hd-screen-luminous...