GOOGLE MAPS NOW LETS YOU PICK AND PAINT YOUR OWN VIRTUAL CAR

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Google Maps is testing new vehicle icons, adding five new car types, including a sedan, SUV, Jeep, hatchback, and a model resembling a Tesla, and offering enhanced personalization with up to eight color options. The update maintains the original blue arrow and existing vehicle icons. As a leading navigation app, Google Maps continues to enhance the user experience. It recently introduced Gemini for natural language queries and improved lane guidance on Android Auto.