A student-developer put off by the price of Android Auto head units has released the Linux-based Crankshaft OS that turns a $35 Raspberry Pi 3 with the official $60 Raspberry Pi seven-inch touchscreen ...

In theory, getting Android Auto in any car pretty much comes down to a head unit upgrade, as companies like Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, and Alpine are already offering plenty of options in this regard.

Google sees the Android Auto adoption numbers going through the roof, with the company claiming the in-car experience is already available in over 200 million vehicles. The growing adoption is no ...