A new version of Android Auto has just landed in the beta program; users not enrolled in this program can get it manually ...
Android Auto 17.0 is now live for all users. This is the first part of the good news. The second is at least as important.
Google is likely releasing Android Auto 17.0 publicly very soon, but there's a simple way to get in on the action early if you really can't wait.
Head to Settings, search for Android Auto, and look for Customize Launcher. You'll have the option to check or uncheck the apps you want to appear, or set a custom order rather than alphabetical order ...