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Android Auto has several advantages over your car's own system.
Not only does it update often, but it has access to far more apps.
It also makes setup far easier if you're switching between cars.
In-car infotainment screens are getting bigger than ever, and most modern vehicles have the equivalent of a tablet built into the dashboard. While some manufacturers' systems run on Android Automotive, or what's called "Google built-in," most have their own software specific to that automaker. The majority of that built-in software is walled off and limited.
Also: I've used Android Auto with Gemini for 2 months now - it's transformed my drives in 4 ways
Android Automotive is a robust software platform that takes advantage of the Android ecosystem and functions much like (or even better than) Android Auto. If your car runs on Android Automotive, there's not a lot to gain by switching to Android Auto. But if you're using one of the other built-in systems, you're missing out on a lot.
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