The work on Android Auto is divided into two branches. On the one hand, the beta program allows users to download and install pre-release versions of new Android Auto updates, send feedback to Google, and contribute to a more refined experience behind the wheel.

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On the other hand, Android Auto stable builds should benefit from a more polished release, allowing users who don’t want to become Google’s “guinea pigs” to download and install builds that should theoretically run flawlessly.
Google has just promoted a new Android Auto build to the beta phase.
Android Auto 11.6