Sportscar manufacturer Porsche has rejected Android Auto for the 2017 version of its famous 911, saying that Google demands access to too much data, reports Motor Trend.
As part of the agreement an automaker would have to enter with Google, certain pieces of data must be collected and [sent] back to Mountain View, California. Stuff like vehicle speed, throttle position, coolant and oil temp, engine revs—basically Google wants a complete OBD2 dump whenever someone activates Android Auto.
Porsche has approved Apple's CarPlay, as this requires access to only a single piece of data: whether or not the car is moving.
Porsche's parent company Volkswagen is, however, pressing full speed ahead with Google's in-car infotainment system, stating back in July that almost every 2016 Volkswagen model in almost every trim level will get Android Auto support.
Android Auto got a user-interface refresh back in August.
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