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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

WEX Launches Voice Command Solution for Amazon Alexa

WEX has launched a voice command solution for AI virtual assistant Amazon Alexa, which is designed to offer fleet managers and administrators quick insight into fleet expenses through easy-to-read graphs and charts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

LeasePlan Adds Voice Commands to Mobile App

LeasePlan USA has added voice recognition technology to its mobile app that allows fleet drivers access to vehicle and fleet related information in real-time.

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NewsApril 16, 2018

Kia Plugs Alexa Voice Commands into Vehicles

Kia Motors America is adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice recognition functionality to four of its vehicles to allow drivers to unlock doors, start and stop the engine, and heat or cool their cars using voice commands.

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NewsOctober 10, 2014

Video: Studies Find Voice-Controlled Infotainment Distracting

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety teams with University of Utah psychology researchers to measure driver distraction levels associated with giving voice commands to control electronics and update social media.

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NewsNovember 25, 2013

Toyota Brings Driver Awareness Vehicle to Los Angeles

Toyota presented a driver safety vehicle that helps keep the driver's attention and awareness on the road ahead at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Driver Awareness Vehicle (DAR-V) is a Sienna minivan that incorporates Microsoft Kinect console technology.

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NewsMarch 26, 2013

VW Provides How-To Videos on In-Vehicle Technology

Five videos outline 2013-MY features on select Volkswagen models, from using voice commands and recognition, to setting up the vehicle's Bluetooth capabilities and cruise control.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2013

New Laws Affecting California Motorists Now in Effect

2013 brings in multiple new laws affecting drivers in the state of California. One law allows drivers to use voice-activated technology while driving, which is already being challenged by the National Safety Council.

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NewsOctober 17, 2000

MagnaWorks Announces Availability of Navex Telematics Navigation System

MagnaWorks(R), a business group of Magna International(R) Inc., has announced the availability to vehicle manufacturers of Navex(TM), which they bill as "the first true, turn-by-turn telematics navigation system."

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