Car icons are disappearing from Google Maps in Android Auto (but you might be able to fix it)

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.
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Android Auto Will Get a Google Maps Feature That Should Have Been There From the Beginning

The Mountain View-based search company has recently been spotted working on another Google Maps update for Android Auto users ...
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Don't Update Google Maps if You Use Android Auto, As Widespread Bug Hits Users

A Google Maps bug that causes the car icon to disappear on Android Auto is still waiting for a fix, as more users are reportedly hitting it ...
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Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...