Daily Dealer: GM kills Apple CarPlay aftermarket kit, Rivian R1S earns fifth best-selling EV spot, Elon Musk backlash intensifies

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Today’s top stories:
1. GM blocks dealers from using Apple CarPlay, Android Auto aftermarket kits
2. Rivian cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in February
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/rivian-cracks-top-5-best-selling-evs-in-february-2025-03-24
3. Backlash continues against Elon Musk’s political ascent—Tesla caught in the crosshairs
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