it runs amazing, the only real problem is if drivers for something aren’t available in arm it will not run (obviously). So I have a HASP dongle that is causing me great headache. But as far as an OS it works just as well possibly even better as the X86 version of windows 11 I have on a desktop with a 13900k in it vs my M1 Max MBP.

the next generation CarPlay thing? You have to specifically buy a new car for that

Apple says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and others.