Overview
- Google said Thursday it is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini in cars with Google built‑in in the U.S., with an upgrade prompt rolling out over the coming months.
- GM, which announced the move earlier this week, will push a no‑charge over‑the‑air update to about 4 million 2022‑and‑newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the U.S.
- To use the upgrade, GM owners must be connected to OnStar, signed into the Google Play Store, set their assistant language to U.S. English, and opt in from the on‑screen prompt.
- Polestar began its U.S. rollout Thursday, replacing Google Assistant with Gemini and adding Gemini Live and built‑in translation on models with Google software.
- Gemini supports natural, multi‑turn help for messages, route planning, media, owner‑manual answers, EV battery status and some climate or settings controls, with wider language support and deeper GM OnStar integration to follow.