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stephenr on Oct 7, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: The New 911 Only Has Apple Car Play Because Google...

> when Google initially approached automakers concerning Android Auto, it requested a deeper data set than what is currently required

Frankly it sounds like google asked for what Porsche said no to, and had to relent (after Porsche had walked away)

vgt on Oct 7, 2015 [–]

One of the articles mentions that Porsche parent company has Android Auto options. The other mentions that Android Auto has opt-in just like with Android - you start out as opted out. There's also a rebuttal from Form and GM.

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