Owners of 2018 and newer General Motors cars will be able to use Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant in their cars starting in the first half of 2020.
Amazon connectivity will be available via over-the-air update to the owners of vehicles with compatible infotainment systems and will rely on GM’s 4G LTE connectivity to work. GM says that many car owners would prefer to use the same digital assistant in their home and in their cars.
Drivers who use Alexa in their GM car won’t be limited to using the device as a navigation tool. They’ll also be able to use Alexa to select music or podcasts, control certain connected home features like lights and thermostat, and add items to a shopping list.
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