Apple's CarPlay just got a James Bond-esque makeover. The tech giant partnered with luxury car brand Aston Martin for the initial rollout of CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of the program that allows iPhone owners to bring the Apple ecosystem to their car.

CarPlay Ultra is the next generation of the Cupertino, California-based firm’s smartphone projection system for your car, and it’s available in new vehicles in the US and Canada.

This next generation of CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use their iPhone in the car, while deeply integrating with the car's systems and showcasing the unique look and feel of each auto...