Alexa, do I need a virtual assistant in the car?

Volkswagen plans to integrate Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant, in upcoming cars.

January 22, 2017 05:00 AM

Mark Boyadjis, IHS Automotive analyst

"The last thing you want is more distraction in your life."

In the quest to simplify your car, automakers are probably going to make life more annoying and difficult, at least for a while.

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