Android Auto is finally getting this missing Google Maps feature

An overdue, small, but satisfying update.
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Android Auto users are missing their cars in Google Maps

Android Auto users reported a serious problem regarding navigation, as a key aspect vanished.
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Don't Update Google Maps if You Use Android Auto, As Widespread Bug Hits Users

A Google Maps bug that causes the car icon to disappear on Android Auto is still waiting for a fix, as more users are reportedly hitting it ...

Car Icons Are Disappearing From Google Maps in Android Auto (but You Might Be Able to Fix It)

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

These key Android Auto icons could soon get an Android 16-flavored refresh

We recently identified a new set of icons in Android Auto to indicate signal strength. The icons appear rounder, distant from ...
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Android Auto 16.3 Now Available for the First Users As Highly Requested Changes Are Coming

Google is getting ready for a new Android Auto update; the first build of version 16.3 is now available for users enrolled in ...