Some Android Auto users say Google Maps keeps making their car icon disappear, even though navigation itself continues to work normally.

An overdue, small, but satisfying update.

Android Auto users reported a serious problem regarding navigation, as a key aspect vanished.

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 ...

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 ...