German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies

9/4/2025 18:55

Google agreed on Wednesday to modify its automotive services and maps platform to end a German antitrust investigation that could have resulted in a hefty fine, with the changes applying across Europe.



The German Federal Cartel Office said it had ended its probe into the matter in light of commitments made by the company.



"I am delighted that we have been able to reach an agreement with Google and thus achieve immediate positive effects for the economic sectors affected. Google's commitments have the potential to bring about far-reaching changes in the market," Federal Cartel Office president Andreas Mundt said in a statement.



The remedies are expected to apply more broadly and not just in Germany because carmakers seek to develop uniform systems that can be deployed internationally.



The office had previously expressed concerns over the company's in-car maps and infotainment systems due to their bundled form, which it said could impede competitors' chances of selling similar services individually.