Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why

Automakers love your money but apparently not the software you actually want to use, and a growing number are dropping Android Auto support in favor of their own built-in systems. This affects anyone buying a new car in 2026 and beyond, and if phone projection is a dealbreaker for you, it's now officially a thing to check before you sign. The one you have is probably fine — but the one you're about to buy might be a different story.