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The Italian antitrust authority has become the last international regulator to open an anti-competitive investigation on Google, joining the European Union and the Competition Commission of India.
The regulator opened the probe Thursday after energy group Enel Group complained that Google would not allow the "Enel X Recharge" app to work with Android Auto. The Enel Group was created by the Italian government in 1962 and was privatized in 1999. However, its largest shareholder is currently the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Italy.
Google allows third-party developers to develop versions of their applications that are compatible with Android Auto, but only if they offer messaging or multimedia services. Enel X Recharge is primarily intended to help drivers find charging points for electric cars.
"Android Auto was designed with security in mind, to minimize distractions and ensure safe use of applications," said a Google spokesman in a statement. "We are reviewing the complaint and look forward to working with the authorities to solve their problems."
India opened its investigation on Google earlier this month, although it is still unclear what triggered the investigation. The European Union has hit Google with three fines totaling 8.2 billion euros ($ 9.3 billion) over the past three years for anti-competitive practices, she said. The most recent fine of 1.5 billion euros was inflicted in March.
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