2018 Toyota Camry Will Use Linux-Based Infotainment System While other automakers court Apple and Google, Toyota is taking a different path.
It seems like only a matter of time until major tech companies dominate automotive dashboards, just like they have with computers and smartphones. Apple and Google have established beachheads with CarPlay and Android Auto, and both Audi and Volvo plan to use Android as the operating system for future infotainment setups. But Toyota is going in a different direction. The 2018 Camry will feature an infotainment system that uses Linux as its operating system. That's right, the niche, open-source operating system your programmer friend loves to talk about will power infotainment functions in America's bestselling sedan. The system will eventually be offered in other Toyota and Lexus models as well. Toyota's system is based on "Automotive Grade Linux," a version developed by a number of different entities specifically for vehicular use. Known as AGL for short, its backers believe an open-source infotainment platform will allow developers to more ea...