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Amazon’s Alexa+ To Power BMW’s Next In‑Car Voice Assistant

The assistant runs on Amazon Bedrock using more than 70 language models for more natural in-car control.

Overview

  • BMW Group will be the first automaker to adopt Alexa+ in vehicles, with the experience debuting in select models soon.
  • The integration relies on Alexa Custom Assistant to deliver a BMW-branded interface that can handle complex, contextual requests.
  • Drivers will be able to use voice to manage navigation, media, climate and other functions with more conversational interactions.
  • Amazon says conversations can continue from home devices to the car as Alexa+ expands across environments.
  • Specific launch dates, eligible models and rollout details remain undisclosed, while Alexa+ is included with Prime and costs $19.99 per month for non-members on Echo Show.