A major feature dump for Google Maps just rolled out to make getting around easier during the holidays. New features include smart shopping tools, immersive route views, live updates for road conditions and transit lines, and trailer-friendly route planning.

Google Maps is finally getting the ability to enter vehicle size to avoid low bridges — but with a few pretty major restrictions.

If you're a last-minute shopper, Google Maps has you covered this holiday season. If you're someone who saves your shopping until the very end, you can now search for products in Google Maps to find nearby stores that have them in stock.

Google Maps is gearing up for the holidays with new features to save your sanity during travel chaos and those inevitable last-minute gift runs. Announced in a blog post today, Google Maps is rolling out a feature that lets you hunt down specific items at nearby stores.