By Kif Leswing, CNBC • Updated 1 hour ago Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Apple introduced CarPlay in 2014 as a way to integrate the iPhone and a car's dashboard. In the United States, over 80% of new cars sold support it, Apple said last year. Apple's success with CarPlay explains the automotive industry's interest in rumors that Apple plans to build its own car. In the early 2010s, automotive manufacturers and their suppliers were excited about building sophisticated apps for car dashboards that went beyond a CD player and a tiny LED screen. Be prepared for the 2021 hurricane season! Download our our mobile app for iOS