Customize Your Car Icon on Android Auto and CarPlay with Google Maps – Here's How

Customize Your Car Icon on Android Auto and CarPlay with Google Maps – Here's How

Google Maps now allows users to customize their car icon while navigating through Android Auto and CarPlay. This feature offers more personalization options for your driving experience, replacing the traditional blue dot or arrow with different vehicle icons. Whether you prefer a compact car, SUV, or any other vehicle type, this feature adds a touch of individuality to your navigation.                      Image : Google Introduced in February 2025, this update brings a fun twist to navigation by letting users select from a variety of vehicle types and colors. While this customization was initially launched in Waze, it has now found its way into Google Maps, allowing Android Auto and CarPlay users to enjoy a more personalized display. To enable this feature, head to your Google Maps app on your phone, select your preferred vehicle icon, and pick your desired color. Once set, your new car icon will appear on the display in your car. However, there is one important thing to note: changes m…