Tencent unveils voice-operated WeChat with Chinese carmaker Changan as battle for smart vehicles intensify

Changan Automobile will roll out an interactive version of WeChat on some of its models including the CS75 Plus. — SCMP

Tencent Holdings unveiled a voice-operated version of its popular WeChat social app for use in vehicles in partnership with Chinese carmaker Changan Automobile, as tech companies extend their fight for consumer attention to the car.

Changan Automobile will roll out an interactive version of WeChat on some of its models including the CS75 Plus, the two companies announced on Aug 26 at the Smart China Expo in Chongqing. The function will allow drivers to give voice commands or use a button on the wheel to check unread messages, send new messages and make calls on WeChat.