Besides infotainment tasks, such as messaging, navigation and music playback, the operating system aims to handle vehicle-specific functions such as controlling the air conditioning.

[11] In September 2018, the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance announced a technology partnership to embed the Android Automotive operating system in the group's vehicles starting in 2021.

[14]Some vehicles from the group, like the 2021 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Pacifica, are already using the Android Automotive-based Uconnect 5,[15] without the Google Automotive Services (GAS).

[21] In March 2023, the Volkswagen Group announced that its future infotainment system, called One.Infotainment, will be based on Android Automotive (AOSP version),[22] and include an app store developed in partnership with Harman International.

[23] In May 2023, Google introduced Android Automotive OS 14 which enabled new capabilities for navigation apps allowing them to integrated with the gauge cluster and multi screen support to expand new experiences between the driver and passengers.

[26] In December 2024, Hyundai Motor Group announced it adopted Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) to further broaden its software ecosystem.