Android Auto: News

Android Auto is Google’s app developed to bring an Android smartphone or device’s features to the car’s infotainment system. It can access maps, offer navigation, real-time alerts, make and receive calls and messages, and play music and audio books. It also supports the Google Assistant for voice control.

04 Feb 2024

Google

Google Maps on Android Auto widely rolling out 3D buildings

Google Maps on Android Auto is widely expanding its 3D buildings feature, making it more accessible during navigation to enhance the car driving experience.

03 Feb 2024

Samsung

Samsung S24 series facing Android Auto issues in select cars

Samsung's latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S24 series, is facing some hiccups with Android Auto.

06 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Teams to arrive on Android Auto next month

Microsoft Teams is gearing up to launch Android Auto support in February, enabling users to participate in meetings and make hands-free calls while on the road.

08 Dec 2023

Google

Android Auto just made finding your parked car a breeze

Google has rolled out a handy new feature for Android Auto that helps users save their parking location upon arrival at their destination.

26 Nov 2023

Google

Google Maps for Android Auto receives color scheme update

Google Maps recently introduced a refreshed color palette for mobile and web clients, and this change is now visible on the Android Auto platform, too.

14 Sep 2023

Google

Google's Android Auto update enables in-car Zoom calls

Google is introducing new features on Android Auto, which allows you to mirror some apps from your Android-powered smartphone onto your car's display.

11 May 2023

Google

New features of Android Auto: Zoom calls to YouTube streaming

First introduced in 2015, Android Auto slowly started to gain popularity in the Android community.

24 Mar 2023

Latest automobiles

Android Auto explained: How to connect and use key features

Google introduced Android Auto in 2015 to provide seamless smartphone connectivity and access to your favorite apps in the car.

24 Dec 2022

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Maruti Suzuki has updated the SmartPlay Pro+ system on the Baleno to support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

11 Dec 2022

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Brezza gets wireless connectivity options in India

Maruti Suzuki has updated the connectivity suite on the Brezza with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

22 Aug 2022

Tata Altroz

Tata Motors axes select variants from Altroz line-up: Check updates

Tata Motors has discontinued select variants of the Altroz hatchback in India. The brand has removed the petrol-powered XZA (O) trim and the diesel-guzzling XE, XZ Dark, and XZ (O) trim levels.

28 Jul 2022

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra rejigs features of the XUV700 SUV in India

Homegrown automaker Mahindra has rejigged the features of its XUV700 SUV in India.

12 Jul 2022

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross to be replaced by Grand Vitara SUV

Maruti Suzuki is planning to discontinue its current flagship SUV, the S-Cross, in India.

13 Jun 2022

Volkswagen

2022 Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI review: Should you buy?

We recently tested the Volkswagen Virtus with the 1.0 TSI powertrain and it did impress us with its linear power delivery and stable handling.

10 Jun 2022

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID.4 slated to debut in India in 2023

Volkswagen has confirmed the launch of its all-electric ID.4 in India.

09 Jun 2022

Nissan

2023 Nissan Altima debuts with updated styling and more features

Nissan has unveiled the 2023 model of its Altima sedan for the global market. It is a refreshed version of the sixth-generation vehicle currently on sale.

28 Jan 2021

India

Shortage of semiconductor chips delays Mahindra Thar's deliveries in India

The global shortage of semiconductor chips is delaying deliveries of the Mahindra Thar SUV in India.

01 Jan 2021

Jeep Compass

Ahead of launch, 2021 Jeep Compass spotted testing in India

Jeep India is working to unveil its facelifted Compass SUV in the country on January 7. Ahead of the official event, the car has been spotted testing on the roads, giving us a glimpse into its exteriors and interiors.

23 Dec 2020

Toyota

Ahead of launch, 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender SUV spied testing

Toyota should launch its facelifted Fortuner SUV in India in January 2021. It will come in two variants- Standard and Legender.

23 Dec 2020

Volkswagen

Ahead of its launch in India, Volkswagen teases Taigun SUV

Ahead of its launch in India in early-2021, German automaker Volkswagen has teased the Taigun SUV on its social media handles.

23 Dec 2020

Tata Motors Ltd

Ahead of launch, Tata Tigor EV (facelift) sedan spied testing

Tata Motors will launch the facelifted version of its Tigor EV sedan in India next year.

22 Dec 2020

Nissan

Nissan Magnite SUV to become costlier from January 1, 2021

Nissan's Magnite SUV, which was launched in India earlier this month, will become more expensive from January 1, 2021.

21 Dec 2020

Apple

Tata Gravitas SUV spied testing sans camouflage: Details here

Tata Motors will launch its Gravitas SUV in India in the first quarter of 2021.

20 Dec 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki starts assembling Jimny SUV in India: Details here

Maruti Suzuki has started assembling the Jimny SUV in India ahead of its expected launch in 2021.

18 Dec 2020

Apple CarPlay

Citroen Berlingo MPV spotted testing in India: Details here

French automaker Citroen is expected to launch the Berlingo MPV in India in early-2021.

18 Dec 2020

MG Motor

MG Hector Plus (7-seater) to be launched in January 2021

British automaker MG Motor will launch the 7-seater version of its Hector Plus SUV in India next month. The existing model, which was introduced in July, offers space for six passengers.

17 Dec 2020

Tata Altroz

Tata Altroz Turbo spotted again in India, design details reiterated

Tata Motors is expected to launch a turbo-petrol variant of its Altroz hatchback in India in early-2021. In the latest development, a production-ready test mule of the car has been spotted testing on the roads, reiterating its design details.

01 Dec 2020

Nissan

2021 Nissan X-Terra SUV, with a 2.5-liter petrol engine, launched

Japanese automaker Nissan has finally launched the 2021 X-Terra SUV in the Middle East and South-East Asia. It arrives as a facelifted version of the Terra model available in ASEAN markets.

25 Nov 2020

Sedan

India-bound Toyota Camry Hybrid (facelift) sedan launched: Details here

Japanese auto giant Toyota has unveiled the facelifted version of its Camry Hybrid for the European markets.

23 Nov 2020

Toyota

Toyota Innova Crysta (facelift) expected to be launched tomorrow

Japanese automaker Toyota is likely to launch the facelifted version of its Innova Crysta in India tomorrow i.e. November 24, as per CarDekho.

21 Nov 2020

Toyota

Ahead of launch, Toyota Innova Crysta (facelift) spotted at dealerships

Toyota is expected to launch the facelifted version of its Innova Crysta MPV in India later this month. In the latest development, the upcoming model has been spotted at some dealership stockyards, hinting at its imminent launch.

19 Nov 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Ahead of launch, 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio's interiors revealed

Maruti Suzuki is likely to launch its next-generation Celerio hatchback in India in the coming months. In the latest development, a test mule of the vehicle has been spied up close, giving a clear glimpse of the interiors.

17 Nov 2020

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Taigun SUV officially listed in India, launch imminent

German automaker Volkswagen has listed the Taigun SUV on its official Indian website, hinting at its imminent launch. The details of the India-specific model are yet to be revealed but interested customers can register on the website to receive the latest updates.

15 Nov 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Next-generation Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatchback found testing ahead of launch

Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch its new-generation Celerio hatchback in India by early-2021.

10 Nov 2020

Apple CarPlay

Tata Gravitas SUV to be launched in early-2021

Tata Motors has announced that it will launch the Gravitas SUV in India in the last quarter of the current financial year i.e. between January-March 2021.

10 Nov 2020

Jaguar Land Rover

Land Rover Discovery SUV, with mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, revealed

British automaker Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled the 2021 iteration of its Discovery SUV. It is offered in S, SE, and HSE variants.

07 Nov 2020

Apple

Tata Altroz XM+ launched in India at Rs. 6.60 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the XM+ variant of its Altroz hatchback in India. It will be positioned between the XM and XT trims.

06 Nov 2020

India

Tata Harrier CAMO Edition SUV launched at Rs. 16.50 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the CAMO Edition of its Harrier SUV in India. The premium four-wheeler comes with a CAMO Green paintwork and blacked-out body fitments that give it a stealthy look. It also gets all-black interiors to match the overall theme.

05 Nov 2020

Mahindra

Over 20,000 bookings for Mahindra Thar; hard-top variant in demand

Mahindra has received over 20,000 bookings for its 2020 Thar SUV in India since its launch in the country on October 2. As per the company, the hard-top automatic and manual variants have emerged as the crowd favorites.

03 Nov 2020

Apple

Tata Harrier CAMO edition spotted at dealership, launch imminent

Tata Motors will launch a new CAMO edition of its Harrier SUV in India in the coming days. In the latest update, the model has been spotted at a dealership yard, revealing its design features.

03 Nov 2020

Apple CarPlay

Tata Altroz to get a new XM+ variant: Details here

In an attempt to increase sales this festive season, Tata Motors will launch a mid-tier XM+ variant for its Altroz hatchback in India, CarDekho has reported.

31 Oct 2020

Mahindra

2021 Mahindra XUV500's interior details leaked

Mahindra is expected to launch the next-generation model of its XUV500 by early-2021. In the latest development, a spy image of the upcoming model has surfaced, revealing key details about the interiors.

29 Oct 2020

Apple

2020 Isuzu MU-X SUV with refreshed design launched in Thailand

Isuzu Motors has finally launched the 2020 iteration of its flagship Isuzu MU-X SUV in Thailand.

29 Oct 2020

Apple CarPlay

Tata Gravitas spotted testing with no sunroof: Details here

Tata Motors is working to introduce the Gravitas SUV in India in 2021. In the latest development, a spy shot has emerged while the automatic variant of the car was being tested in Mahabaleshwar, revealing its details.

23 Oct 2020

Honda

Honda CR-V Special Edition to start at Rs. 29.50 lakh

Honda is gearing up to launch a new CR-V Special Edition in India soon. In the latest development, Autocar has revealed the pricing and features of the upcoming model.

22 Oct 2020

Diwali

Nissan Magnite SUV to be launched in India after Diwali

Nissan Magnite, the much-awaited rival to the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue, will be launched in India after Diwali this year, according to Times Drive.

21 Oct 2020

Europe

Suzuki reveals 2021 Swift hatchback with cosmetic and mechanical updates

Japanese automaker Suzuki has revealed the facelifted version of its Swift hatchback in Europe.

21 Oct 2020

Nissan

Nissan Magnite's first impression: Is it better than Venue, Sonet?

Nissan is set to foray into the compact SUV segment in India - a space currently dominated by heavyweights like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

21 Oct 2020

India

Tata Tiago hatchback updated with new door locking system

Tata Motors has slightly updated the interiors of its Tiago hatchback in India.

20 Oct 2020

Mahindra

Mahindra Thar receives over 15,000 bookings; automatic variant in demand

Mahindra Thar has garnered over 15,000 bookings in India since its launch on October 2. The popular off-roader has also received over 65,000 inquiries and 8 lakh website visits.

18 Oct 2020

Apple CarPlay

Tata Gravitas spied with new alloy wheel design

Tata Motors is gearing up to launch the Gravitas SUV in India later this year.

16 Oct 2020

India

Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition SUV launched at Rs. 13.75 lakh

Kia Motors has launched a limited-run Anniversary Edition variant of its Seltos SUV in India.

15 Oct 2020

India

Mahindra Scorpio's top-spec variants get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Mahindra is now offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the higher-spec S9 and S11 trims of its Scorpio SUV in India. These connectivity features are being provided as part of a regular update at no extra cost.

07 Oct 2020

India

Tata Motors introduces affordable 'Dark Edition' variants for Harrier SUV

In an attempt to attract customers this festive season, Tata Motors has launched the Harrier Dark Edition for its mid-range XT and XT+ variants. Earlier, this model was available only on the range-topping XZ and XZ+ trim levels.

06 Oct 2020

Mahindra

2020 Mahindra Thar garners over 9,000 bookings in five days

Mahindra Thar has received more than 9,000 bookings and 36,000 inquiries in India since its launch on October 2, the company has revealed.

03 Oct 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso crosses 75,000 sales mark in India

Maruti Suzuki has announced that its S-Presso model has sold over 75,000 units in India since its launch in October 2019.

03 Oct 2020

Mahindra

Mahindra Thar's bookings open, deliveries to start from November 1

A day after launching the 2020 Thar in India, Mahindra has started accepting bookings for its SUV. Interested customers can book it via the company's showrooms or through the website.

29 Sep 2020

Tata Altroz

#LeakPeek: Tata Altroz Turbo will be priced at Rs. 8-lakh

Tata Motors is gearing up to launch a new turbo-petrol variant of the Altroz hatchback in India soon. Over the past few days, several leaks and reports have confirmed the variant line-up and the engine specifications of the upcoming model.

29 Sep 2020

Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago NRG (facelift) spotted testing in India, launch imminent

Tata Motors is expected to launch the facelifted version of the Tiago NRG in India later this year. In the latest development, a test mule of the car has been spotted testing, revealing its design details.

24 Sep 2020

Renault

Renault Triber becomes costlier in India

French automaker Renault has increased the price of its BS6-compliant Triber MPV in India.

23 Sep 2020

Hyundai

Third-generation Hyundai i20 spotted testing in India, launch imminent

Hyundai is planning to launch the third-generation i20 hatchback in India in the coming months. In the latest development, a test mule of the upcoming model has been spotted testing, revealing its key design features.

22 Sep 2020

Apple CarPlay

Ahead of launch, Tata Tiago Soccer Edition spotted at dealership

Tata Motors is planning to launch a 'Soccer Edition' of its Tiago hatchback in India in the coming days. In the latest development, a test mule (sans camouflage) of the special model has been spotted at a dealership.

19 Sep 2020

Apple CarPlay

MG Motor India to launch Gloster SUV in early October

MG Motor is working to launch its flagship Gloster SUV around the festive season. In the latest development, CarWale.com has revealed that the car will be launched in the first week of October.

17 Sep 2020

Ferrari

Ferrari Portofino M breaks cover with a 620hp powertrain

Italian automaker Ferrari has unveiled the Portofino M as the company's first model to be revealed after the closure of the company's factory due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Sep 2020

Hyundai

Hyundai GRAND i10 NIOS Corporate launched at Rs. 6.11 lakh

Expanding its range of hatchbacks in India, Hyundai has launched a new Corporate variant of the GRAND i10 NIOS.

14 Sep 2020

India

Tata Altroz becomes the official partner of IPL 2020

Tata Motors has announced that its Altroz hatchback will be the official partner of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. This will be the company's third car, following the Nexon and Harrier, to be associated with the popular Twenty20 cricket league.

10 Sep 2020

Apple

Ahead of launch, Ford Endeavour Sport spotted in all-black shade

American automaker Ford is planning to launch its Endeavour Sport SUV in India soon.

09 Sep 2020

Volkswagen

Volkswagen's T-Roc SUV sold out in India

If you were planning to buy the new Volkswagen T-Roc, you might have to wait for a while or look elsewhere. The German automaker has stopped accepting bookings for the SUV since all the units in the current batch have been sold out.

09 Sep 2020

Apple

Interiors of Tata Gravitas revealed in spy image: What's new?

Tata Motors is likely to launch its Gravitas SUV in India, later this year.

07 Sep 2020

Volkswagen

Volkswagen reveals 2021 Tiguan X Coupe-SUV: Details here

German automaker Volkswagen has finally revealed its much-anticipated Tiguan X Coupe-SUV in China.

06 Sep 2020

Apple

Ahead of launch in India, Tata Gravitas SUV spotted testing

Tata Motors is expected to launch its seven-seater Gravitas SUV in India, later this year.

06 Sep 2020

Europe

Limited-edition Abarth 595 Monster Energy Yamaha unveiled

Italian automaker Abarth, in collaboration with Japanese auto giant Yamaha, has unveiled a special edition of its 595 two-door hatchback.

04 Sep 2020

Apple

Tata Harrier XT+ launched in India at Rs. 17 lakh

Just days after the launch of the Nexon XM (S), Tata Motors has unveiled an XT+ variant of its 5-seater Harrier SUV in India.

02 Sep 2020

Hyundai

Hyundai Kona N Line SUV breaks cover: Check what's new

South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled its much-anticipated Kona N Line SUV.

28 Aug 2020

BMW

2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe breaks cover: Check what's new

Ahead of its global launch in October this year, BMW has revealed the 2021 4 Series Coupe.

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