Rolling out now, Google Maps for Android Auto is redesigning some icons to give the app a cleaner, bolder look.

The feature was previously in testing on iOS, and now seems to be rolling out to Google Maps Local Guides on Android. Custom icons let you choose between five new car icons and eight colors.

Discover all the ways you can customize Google Maps vehicle icons in the latest beta release of the Android app.

Finally, we’re seeing a new look for the app’s search interface. So far, Maps gets you started with a search by pulling up ...

Google Maps is introducing a new set of car icons that allow you to customize their color for navigation mode.

Android devices also feature the same vehicle icons and color options, but remember that you must be running a new Google Maps version to get them.

Google Maps wants to capture that Waze-like fun, and it's doing so by borrowing one of the latter's signature features. For reference, Google's flagship navigation app gained custom vehicle icons ...

Google Maps is still rather basic in this direction, with Waze getting occasional updates with new vehicle icons and navigation voices.

Get a comprehensive overview of Google Maps symbols and icons, their meanings, and how to use them effectively in this ultimate guide for beginners.