GM, Honda, Toyota and More Adopting Apple Siri for Cars

General MotorsGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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, HondaHondaJapan, 1948 > present102 models
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, ToyotaToyotaJapan, 1937 > present155 models
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, ChryslerChryslerUnited States of America, 1925 > present70 models
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, MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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, AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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, BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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and JaguarJaguarUnited Kingdom, 1922 > present53 models
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/Land RoverLand RoverUnited Kingdom, 1978 > present15 models
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have all announced their intentions to create Apple's Siri-compatible entertainment systems in their cars. Apple announced the partnership with the automakers at yesterday's World Developers Conference. 

The technology will allow iPhone users to connect the device to their vehicle to make calls, dictate messages and look up directions. A button on the steering wheel will allow drivers to speak to Siri to issue hands-free commands.

"Eyes Free" is a new piece of technology Apple is adding to Siri in the iOS 6 update coming this fall. It will allow iPhone users a larger of number of voice commands while the screen is off to prevent distracted driving. 

"A number of auto manufacturers have committed to delivering Eyes Free Siri integration in the next 12 months," said Scott Forstall, Apple's senior vice president for iOS software.

General Motors is the first automaker to announce cars that will synch with Siri. The 2013 Chevrolet SparkChevrolet SparkUnited States of America, 2009 > present28 versions
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and SonicChevrolet SonicUnited States of America, 2011 > present37 versions
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will both work with the Apple service. 

Honda Group and Toyota Group have confirmed that it will have SirI-compatible vehicles soon but would not announce when. 

Source: Automotive News