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BMW's next voice assistant should feature improved performance thanks to Alexa technology.
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Amazon's Zoox reveals self-driving shuttle without steering wheel
Zoox has revealed a self-driving shuttle with four-wheel steering and bidirectional travel.
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This is the electric van Rivian will build for Amazon
EV startup Rivian is developing three vans for Amazon, and the first has been revealed.
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Amazon buys self-driving startup Zoox
A world where your Amazon deliveries reach you via self-driving vans just became a little bit more real.
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"The Grand Tour" season 4 delayed due to coronavirus
After only one episode, "The Grand Tour" season four is delayed due to concerns about coronavirus.
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After $700M Rivian investment, Amazon orders 100,000 vans from EV startup
Amazon will put the first of Rivian's electric vans into service in 2021.
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Five ways Ford's $500 million investment in Rivian can pay off in the short-term to bolster the automaker's portfolio of coming electric cars.
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Amazon invests in self-driving car company Aurora Innovation
What started with books has reached the budding self-driving car sector. Amazon has invested in self-driving car company Aurora Innovation, the self-driving technology firm announced last Thursday. The actual figure it had received from Amazon wasn't disclosed in Aurora's announcement, but in...
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Audi partnered with Amazon Go for non-traditional test drives
Shoppers at the Seattle Amazon Go store were treated to a unique experience on Nov. 9 and 10. Audi partnered with the store to offer test drives of the 2019 A6 sedan, but it was hardly the typical test-drive process. Instead, Audi filled shelves inside the Amazon Go store with key boxes. The boxes...
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Amazon Echo Auto gives nearly any car Alexa capability
Amazon's family of Alexa-connected devices is ready for a road trip. The online retailer and technology company announced Thursday its Echo Auto, which brings Alexa and its voice controls to the car. Some automakers offer Alexa voice control built-in to their infotainment systems, but for millions...
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Amazon Alexa voice assistant coming to more cars via SDK
Amazon wants users to take Alexa with them and now offers an Alexa Auto software development kit (SDK). The online retailer announced Thursday that the SDK will integrate all of Alexa's core functions into a vehicle's infotainment system. Primarily, the functions include the ability to place phone...
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Amazon accidentally ships F1 race clutch to BMW M3 customer
Someone, somewhere has made a serious boo-boo. An M3 Forum user by the name of "breadvan" posted to convey his confusion over a replacement ZF Sachs clutch kit for his BMW M3. When the box arrived, it appears he actually received a Formula One-spec carbon racing clutch. It's quite apparent this...
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Select Amazon shoppers now have a new option for delivery of their purchases: the trunk of their car. Amazon announced the new service on Tuesday and it will roll out for owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Volvo vehicles. The process is relatively straightforward and requires an active OnStar or Volvo On Call account. Users must then link the Amazon Key app with OnStar or Volvo On Call to take advantage of the service. From there, Amazon shoppers will see an "in-car" delivery option at checkout. Once selected, shoppers must then choose the delivery location. However, Amazon and...
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Audi owners can now enjoy Amazon music services via in-car infotainment
Owners of 2017 and 2018 model year Audis will find a new feature embedded in their car's infotainment system and the Audi MMI connect smartphone app. On Tuesday, the brand announced Amazon's music services are now accessible, providing millions of songs in Audi cars for the right owners. Both...
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Amazon patented a drone that can recharge your electric car on the go
Range anxiety is still an issue with electric cars, even though 240- and 300-mile EVs are now on the market. No matter how far the range, an EV driver could run low on charge with no charging station nearby. Amazon might have a solution for the electric equivalent of running out of gas. The United...
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Amazon to sell cars online?
Amazon has effectively changed the way consumers shop for many goods. What started as a place to purchase books has become an entertainment hub, a grocery store, and a place to score deals on some of the hottest tech gadgets. Now, it may be about to replace car dealerships. A report from...
Sean Szymkowski