Google began rolling out Personal Intelligence for its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto on Tuesday, letting the assistant draw on data from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube and Search to give more personalized answers while driving, The Verge reported.
The feature arrives first on Android Auto, the phone-based projection system. It will reach vehicles with Google built-in, cars that run Google software natively in the infotainment system, in the coming months, the company said in a blog post.
Personal Intelligence has been available on phones and desktops since early 2026. Google says the car is a natural fit because drivers can make complex requests without taking their eyes off the road. A driver heading to the airport can ask for a flight gate and, in the same breath, whether the flight is on time. Gemini pulls the flight details from a Gmail confirmation and checks the status.
Other examples Google cited include saying "take me to my doctor's appointment" to start navigation from a Calendar entry, or asking the assistant to find a car wash that appeared in a photo taken last week.
The feature is off by default. Users must enable Personal Intelligence in Gemini settings and connect their phone to the car for personalized responses to work. Google said it will only connect apps to Gemini if the user opts in, and the setting can be toggled off at any time. For cars with Google built-in, personalized results appear only when a device is connected over Bluetooth.
Several automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Volvo and Polestar, have shipped newer models with Google built-in. Gemini first arrived on Android Auto in late 2025 and expanded to Google built-in vehicles in April 2026, according to TechCrunch.
Ars Technica noted that the rollout is a good moment for users to review their Gemini data-sharing settings, since Personal Intelligence may have been enabled on other devices and will carry over to the car.