Android Auto Test Build Hints at Work Profile Support

This could let drivers use separate work apps from the car's screen without an announced release date.

Overview

Reporters found a Work Account/Work Mode Quick Settings tile inside an unreleased Android Auto build (18.0.664204) that was enabled in testing by modifying the app but is not currently functional.
If implemented, the feature would mirror Android phones by showing a briefcase icon and running separate instances of work apps so work notifications and audio calls can appear on the car display.
The leak also included new Quick Settings icons for functions like Do Not Disturb and battery saver, with a shared screenshot suggesting some UI elements may be specific to certain phone makers such as Samsung.
Google has not announced the feature or a rollout timeline, and the presence of the tile in a test build does not guarantee a public release.
For corporate drivers and IT teams, official Work Profile support could improve access to job apps in vehicles but will raise questions about safety, privacy, and compatibility across phone models and car systems.