
Android Automotive expands beyond infotainment into software-defined vehicles
Google plans a more capable Android Automotive OS (AAOS) for software-defined vehicles, letting embedded Google software interact with non-safety car systems and deliver features faster via OTA updates. The move aims to reduce software fragmentation across brands, with AAOS SDV open-sourced later this year and initial participation from Renault and Qualcomm, while automakers like Volvo, BMW, VW, and Rivian already use AAOS in some form; safety-critical systems remain managed separately.













