Toronto, Ontario -- General Motors is launching a new centralized computing platform, a cross-model system for both electric and internal combustion vehicles, starting with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ.
The platform will be used in both electric and internal combustion vehicles. It consolidates multiple electronic control units into a single computing hub that coordinates propulsion, steering, braking, infotainment and safety systems in real time. The architecture separates hardware from software, allowing components such as displays, cameras and actuators to be upgraded or replaced without altering the core code.
The system builds on GM’s 2020 Vehicle Intelligence Platform, which enabled secure over-the-air updates, and is designed to improve software efficiency, simplify network topology and allow vehicles to receive updates and improvements throughout their lifespan.
Artificial intelligence will be incorporated through GM’s partnership with Google Gemini. Conversational AI is scheduled for 2026, and “eyes-off driving” features are planned for the Escalade IQ in 2028. Autonomous driving allows the vehicle to handle driving functions on highways under defined conditions, using lidar, radar and cameras to maintain lane position, speed and spacing from other vehicles. The system relies on real-world driving data and high-fidelity simulations developed by GM’s Cruise division.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be discontinued on all gas-powered vehicles, extending a change already applied to GM’s electric vehicles. The new platform uses an Android-based infotainment system integrated with Google Gemini and other custom applications.
