This design was first introduced with the release of the Pixel 4
Google has begun distributing an update for the Android Automotive automotive platform. The update brings an updated design for the Google Assistant digital assistant, which debuted in Android Auto in early 2024.
Since the number of cars running this OS is small, updates are released for the platform quite rarely. However, now the digital assistant on Android Automotive works the same as on Android Auto.
You can see it in action in the video:
Remember, Android Automotive — it is a unique build of the OS specifically designed to run on the vehicle itself and not on an external device, unlike Android Auto. As of mid-2024, Android Automotive is actually used by fewer than 50 vehicle models, while according to Google's own documentation, hundreds of car models and automotive systems should support it.