Alexa is being incorporated into everything from Kohler showerheads to Lamborghini supercars at CES 2020. But Lambo’s use of Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant is a practical first for the automotive industry. The Lamborghini Huracan Evo will be among only a handful of vehicles that has total in-car control via Alexa—at least for a limited time. 

According to the Verge, Rivian’s upcoming ultra-quick all-electric R1T truck and R1S SUV are also getting full Alexa integration. Meanwhile, Toyota, BMW, Ford, and Audi have also announced deals with Amazon to incorporate Alexa into some of their cars’ infotainment systems. 

Lambo drivers will be able to give vocal commands to adjust temperature, interior lighting and seat heating, as well as place calls, pull up directions, play media, or check the news and weather. Huracan owners with Alexa-equipped smart homes can control everything from entry gates to thermostats and lights directly from the vehicle via Amazon and Lambo’s collaborative “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) system, which will be updated continuously to add more functionality. 

There are surely even more vehicles with fully integrated Alexa AI coming down the pipeline. But the Huracan EVO, launched in 2019, is definitely a cool initial test case. The all-wheel drive exotic boasts Sant’Agata Bolognese’s potent 640-horsepower, 5.2-liter V10 and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that’s good for a zero-to-60 mph sprint in just under three seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph. 

Lamborghini also just announced a rear-wheel drive version of the Huracan EVO with most of the same specs and gear, save for a slightly stifled output of 610 hp and a 3.3-second zero-to-60 mph time. Lamborghini says that the Huracan EVO RWD is designed not for drag races or lap records, but “instinctive drivers,” otherwise known as track warriors who have the skills to whip its tail around corners. 

There are also a few changes to its exterior, namely a new front splitter,  vertical fins within larger framed front intakes, and an RWD-specific diffuser to complement its high-gloss black bumper.

Lamborghini will offer Alexa in all Huracans, including the coupe, Spyder and RWD variants, throughout 2020. 

Big news from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry today. They have just announced their plan to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” per a new Instagram post on their Sussex Royal account. In addition to taking on fewer official royal duties in England, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be splitting their time between North America and the UK—presumably settling in Canada, where they just returned from a six-week break.

The couple explained how their 8-month-old son, Archie, factored into the decision. “This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.”

If you’ve been following the royals’ social media accounts, this might not come as a huge surprise considering the increased focus on the heirs to the throne: Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George. Plus, the news aligns with a greater royal trend worldwide. In October, the King of Sweden announced a streamlining of his own royal family: Five of his grandchildren will no longer be required to perform official royal duties and won’t be entitled to receive royal funds.

We’ll update this space when we learn more about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision and their new charitable venture. In the meantime, scroll down to revisit Meghan Markle’s best recent outfits. 

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