Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen ...

Android Auto users have noticed this week that Google Maps is missing one crucial aspect: their car's icon. One user states that, during navigation, their icon disappeared; however, everything else ...

Android Auto 16.2 has just graduated from beta, and users in the production channel can download it from the Google Play Store. However, before you rush to the store to check for updates, there's ...

The Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto dongle has passed by the FCC. The listing contains plenty of photos showing the dongle’s design and internals. We also get a look at the adapter’s user guide.

Motorola MA1 remains the only “official” wireless Android Auto adapter, but it’s been available for four years now and is due for an update. Now, it seems like a sequel, “Motorola MA2,” is around the ...

Google appears to be working on bringing its Nano Banana AI image generator and editor to Google Maps. Evidence of the potential integration was ...

Auto refinance rates start below 5% for qualified borrowers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ...

Buying a car has become increasingly expensive: The average loan for a new car hit a record $781 in December 2025, according to Edmunds. Used car loan payments are up to $568 a month, a $14 increase ...