Siri, Apple's ever-improving personal assistant, is to be integrated [3] into three of GM's new car models. Two versions of the Chevrolet Spark and the Sonic LTZ and RS will use Bluetooth to hook an iPhone running iOS 6 to the car's MyLink infotainment system. (GM makes no mention as to whether the iPad is compatible with the system.)

This will allow the driver to make voice-activated, hands-free calls, send messages, run their diary, and ask any question that can be answered without the help of a web page. And, of course, listen to music in their iTunes library. It's actually not the first time you'll hear Siri's voice in a GM car, as the Cadillac XTS shares the same voice as Apple's PA [4]--both firms use Nuance Communications' speech recognition technology.

Although several other auto firms [5] have confirmed that they will sync their in-car systems with Siri, GM is the first to get there.