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Artificial intelligence will figure out who you want to talk to. Amazon Alexa has already made its way into a lot of vehicles, but Fiat Chrysler is the first automaker to sign up to use Alexa Custom Assistant, Amazons new AI-based technology. On Friday, the two companies announced that Alexa Custom Assistant will work alongside FCAs proprietary in-car voice assistant to offer an integrated experience. Using AI, the system will figure out if you are making a vehicle-related command for the FCAs ...

The 812 looks gorgeous in this spec. For the worlds most discerning customers, premium automakers offer exclusive divisions that add even more luxury and decadence to their vehicles. The only rule is that no expense is spared in creating the most unique interpretations of popular models. Examples include Rolls-Royce with its Black Badge range, Bentley with its Mulliner lineup, and Ferrari with its Tailor Made division. The Italian marque recently shared the Tailor Made Ferrari 812 Superfast on ...

This isnt the first time GM has filed a trademark for this name. General Motors has been expanding its current crop of crossovers with recent model launches like the reborn Chevrolet Blazer, but a new trademark filing suggests GM is plotting an all-new mystery crossover to capitalize on the segments popularity. Filed with the United States Trademark and Patent Office on January 5, 2021, GM has submitted a trademark application for the name "Anthem" under the "Motor land vehicles, namely, automo...

There was certainly some risk involved turning the Hummer nameplate into an all-electric vehicle, but Gener...

Its responsible for 28% fewer damaged property claims. As cars grow more complex with each passing year, accumulating ever more available active driver assistance systems, its worth taking a good, hard look at the empirical evidence to see which technologies work, and which ones dont. On that note, given the chance, you should absolutely consider opting for reverse automatic emergency braking; the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just labeled the technology the "standout featur...

Mind you, its not anywhere remotely close to the 25-hour, 39-minute record set last year. It would be selling things short to say theres been a flurry of Cannonball Run activity over the past year or so. The record for the fastest trek across the US, from New York to Los Angeles, has changed hands so many times over the past 14 months that its difficult to keep track, the global pandemic and numerous statewide shelter-in-place orders creating a perfect storm of reduced-traffic conditions that, ...

Category 2 applies to vehicles that have been in service for under 10 years and with 150,000 miles or less, whereby the coverage amount drops to 50 percent, while the warranty extension is for six years/100,000 miles. Category 3s reimbursement/coverage amount is 25 percent for vehicles that are have been in service for below 15 years and have 150,000 miles or less but dont fall into either of the prior categories. The warranty extension here is for 11 years/100,000 miles. The proposed class act...

New Subaru Outback more expensive New Subaru Outback more expensive January 07, 2021 Popular off-roader goes upmarket with premium kit but higher prices and fewer engine options Rolling into Australian showrooms at a shade under $40,000 from March 2021, the new-generation Subaru Outback brings big equipment, technology and safety upgrades but ditches two engines and is more than $2500 more expensive at the entry level. The base-grade 2021 Subaru Outback AWD is priced from $39,990 plus on-road c...

Is his plan too little too late? The proposed $38 billion merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French Groupe PSA passed its final regulatory hurdle just over a week ago and is now on course to become the worlds fourth-largest automaker. The transactions final approval is due to happen on January 4, 2021 and the final agreement will be signed no later than March 31, 2021. The newly combined automaker, Stellantis, will include all of FCAs brands including Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Chrysler as ...

The C8 Corvette is now into its second year of production, but it hasn't been without its teething issues. ...