It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

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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, ...

Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design. We’ve spotted a range of new icons that display the phone’s cellular connectivity strength ...

Some Android Auto users report Google Maps losing the car icon when switching back to split-screen mode. Navigation still works, but the car marker disappears until Maps is force-closed on the phone.

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 ...

Download the Android Auto 16.5 beta APK. Explore new features like Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation, in Google Maps, a ...

The map swap that made driving simpler.

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 ...

Tweaking these settings will make you want to drive your car way more often.