According to a new report, YouTube Music is a hit among drivers, but fewer are using Android Auto compared to the year prior.
What is the alternative for Android Auto then?
I recently leased an EV and in it I use the built-in system because it automatically finds and reserves charge stations along my route. The interface is also nicer than Android Auto.
I also recently got to drive a loaner Mercedes EV and the built-in, AR enhanced nav system blows Google Maps away for city driving.
That only applies to EVs though. I use Android Auto everywhere else.
I used android auto daily, but it has become a lot less reliable. It about 50-50 on whether it will actually start up on the car or not. Car firmware has stayed the same so Google broke something.
My brother has the same phone and cannot get it to work anymore at all. I would not be surprised if part of the drop is just due to software bugs.


