Android Auto is finally getting this missing Google Maps feature

An overdue, small, but satisfying update.
Ars Technica

Subaru Starlink, CarPlay, Android Auto what do I need to display a map on a Subaru head unit?

This post is jumbled, because I am confused. Sorry in advance. We have a 2018 Subaru Forester with Starlink. It will bluetooth sync with our phones (an iPhone and a Pixel 8) and hands free works fine.

Android Auto will finally get this beloved Google Maps feature

Discovered as a mention in the update's code, it seems this new option will allow users to change their personal icon in the ...
9to5google

Google Maps reverts irksome Android Auto change following complaints

After rolling out an annoying change last month, Google Maps is already going back on centering its UI on Android Auto. In late January 2025, an update to Google Maps – not to Android Auto – saw the ...

Android Auto update will put your car inside Google Maps – with customised models and colours

One of the nice features in Google Maps is the ability to customise your driving avatar – that's the little icon that appears ...
Android Authority

Objects in your Android Auto display are not closer than they appear — it's just glitched

Some Android Auto users report the interface suddenly appearing magnified. The bug affects apps like Google Maps and Spotify, both wired and wireless. It’s not yet clear how many users are affected, ...