Technology companies like Google have been putting their technology in cars for years, but a new collaboration is the first time drivers can drive in a real Google car.
Fiat recently introduced the new special edition Fiat 500 “Hey Google” family that has Google Assistant technology that allows owners to communicate remotely with their cars and wear Google logos and design features on the outside and inside of the cars.
The Italian carmaker, which is owned by Stellantis, announced on Wednesday the collaboration with Google in a press release calling its three new special edition Fiat 500s – the Fiat 500, the 500X crossover and the 500L multi-purpose vehicle – as ‘true’ of Considering Google technology. meet the cool. ‘
The three new special edition ‘Hey Google’ Fiat 500s include the 500X crossover, two-door 500 and 500L MPV.
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The three cars, ranging from the two-door, sub-compact Fiat 500 to the four-door crossover SUV 500X, feature plenty of Google technology.
They have a 7-inch touch screen on the dashboards of the cars that comes with the built-in Google Assistant. It allows users to connect with their car’s dashboard via Google’s digital assistant on their smartphones or Google Nest Hub.
Fiat and Google say drivers of the new cars can even handle their vehicles remotely.
“Wherever you are, even sitting on the couch at home, just say the words ‘Hey Google, ask My Fiat …’ to find out where the car was parked for example; how much fuel is available; where is the nearest authorized workshop; how many [miles] we discussed the day, “Fiat said in a statement.
The company adds that drivers can even ask Google Assistant to charge their car if they remember they had to lock the car’s doors or trunk.
In addition to the technology, the Fiat 500 “Hey Google” cars all have small, circular “Hey Google” logos on either side of the vehicle, just in front of the side mirrors, as well as other elements adorned with Google’s logo colors.
The cars’ pillars are “decorated with elements inspired by Google’s colors.”
Source: Fiat
The Fiat ‘Hey Google’ cars have upholstery with designs inspired by Google’s brand colors.
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The cars also have a “welcome pack” with a suitcase from Hey Google, a key cover and a Google Nest Hub.
The cars are provided with welcome sets from Google.
Source: Fiat
The companies add that the new special edition Hey Google Fiat 500s will soon be available in ten European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland.
Google and Fiat have not announced prices for the new vehicles. A Fiat spokesman did not immediately respond to Make It’s request to comment on whether the cars would be sold in the US
Google has previously partnered with automotive companies such as Ford and General Motors to put the technology company’s Android Auto software in cars to enable drivers to dial information in the car and even use voice commands to track the car’s music. , navigation or other cars. accessories when inside the car.
Apple (which is believed to be building its own car) is making a similar software platform for the car, called Apple CarPlay, while Amazon is also offering Alexa Auto.
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