While we might still be a ways away from truly smart cars — at least, ones available to those on a budget — there is a gizmo out there that can make our vehicles just a tad more intelligent right now.

Available for $50, an Echo Auto works with the Alexa app on your phone to make phone calls, send messages, provide directions, play music, and more. Plus, you can access special features, including ...

You’ve got Amazon’s Alexa in the living room, the kitchen, and the bedside table, but do you have it in the car yet? Right now, Amazon is selling the Echo Auto for $20 Remove non-product link instead ...

The ultimate in-car companion. With a slim design and a five-mic system, Alexa can hear you over music, A/C, or road noise. Never miss a beat with the fast car charger included to charge your phone on ...

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New features of the second-gen Echo Auto device include a slimmed-down, space-saving design and an adhesive base for flexible but stable positioning in your car. The device is equipped with five ...

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Alexa is on your phone, in your smart speakers, and in many other devices. Is it on your vehicle yet, though? Well, it can be, and for only $14.99. The Amazon Echo Auto is currently $40 off. That’s a ...