Google has announced a new open-source operating system, named Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles (AAOS), similar to Apple CarPlay Ultra. The new system aims to standardize the software architecture for automakers and allow for more cohesion between systems. The tech giant is working with automakers and suppliers to integrate the system seamlessly when it launches later this year. While the new approach may help automakers focus on other areas but may not be viewed positively by other car manufacturers.