Amazon will sell cars!

Amazon will launch an online vehicle sales service in the United States starting in 2024, beginning with Hyundai models.

In 2024, car dealerships will for the first time be able to sell vehicles through Amazon’s online store in the United States. Hyundai will be the first brand to offer its models to customers. This new digital shopping experience will allow customers to more easily purchase their vehicle online, and pick it up at their local dealership or request it to be delivered to them at their preferred date and time. Customers will be able to search on Amazon for available vehicles in their region based on a range of preferences (e.g., model, trim, color, and features), select their favorite vehicle, and complete their payment online according to their chosen payment methods and financing options — all while enjoying the familiar and trusted Amazon experience. This new shopping process will provide dealers with another way to showcase their range of vehicles while offering their customers real convenience.

As part of this strategic collaboration, Hyundai has chosen AWS as its cloud service provider to accelerate its digital transformation, leveraging its full range of cutting-edge capabilities — including computing, storage, databases, analytics tools, generative AI, and the Internet of Things.

The latest development of this partnership, starting in 2025, is that customers purchasing Hyundai’s new generation models will be able to enjoy hands-free experience onboard, directly via Alexa at home. Hyundai drivers will be able to talk to Alexa not only to listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks but also to set reminders, update to-do lists, or check their calendars. Customers will also be able to control their connected home from their vehicle, such as increasing the heating temperature on the way home, double-checking door locks, and managing smart lighting and Alexa routines. Furthermore, drivers can ask Alexa for real-time traffic updates or weather forecasts and voice-command their vehicle’s multimedia or navigation system — with some Alexa functions remaining accessible even during intermittent or unavailable internet connections.

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