According to the information posted on the official website, Google has partnered up with a number of well-known car manufacturers, so the system will become available on new car models made by Volkswagen, Audi, Chevrolet, Ford, Fiat, Nissan, Opel, Renault, etc. Furthermore, it seems that the company is also working on installable systems, so you won't be forced to buy a new car in order to enjoy the advantages offered by Android Auto.
The Android Auto app will allow you to listen to music, navigate using Google Maps, and a few other functions we’ve known about for awhile now. If you’re interested, here’s the full app description from the Play Store:

  • Navigation with Google Maps – Free turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance, live traffic conditions, points of interest, and more

  • Hands-free phone and messaging – Make calls and send messages without taking your hands off the wheel

  • Info and assistance – Get weather, traffic, commute information and more organized into simple cards

  • Bring your music – Listen to your music and playlists in the car with your built-in stereo system


To make the app work, you’ll need to have a device running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher, and you’ll need an Android Auto-compatible aftermarket head unit. Pioneer is the first manufacturer to bring its Android Auto head units to market, and so far the company has a number of units for sale in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. 

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