Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers<div class="feat-image">

</div><p><a href="
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https://9to5mac.com/guides/carkey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Car Key[/url].</p>
<p>Participating carmakers in the Plugfest event organized by the Car Connectivity Consortium include BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Mercedes, Rivian, and VW …</p>
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Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers