Code found in Apple’s car key system suggests the company is preparing to add support for MG vehicles.
The discovery indicates that Apple has started preparing car key support for SAIC Motor’s MG brand. With an Apple Car Key, drivers can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock and start a compatible vehicle instead of relying on a traditional key fob, with support for Express Mode that works without authentication.
MG began as a British sports car brand in 1924 before China’s SAIC Motor acquired the brand in 2007, and has since become one of the fastest growing car brands in Europe. The company recently delivered its millionth car to a European customer, with around 386,000 sales coming from the UK alone, where MG now has more than 4% of the market and ranks among the country’s 10 largest carmakers by volume. This growth is largely due to MG’s electric range, including the MG4 and MG Cyberster.
As with other backend references to expanded Apple Car Key support, the code does not indicate which MG models will be compatible or provide a rollout timeframe, and MG has not yet announced support for this feature. Its addition to Apple’s backend code, however, suggests that its release may soon be on its way.
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