This Connected Car Lets Owners Pay for Parking, Gas, and Coffee — and Take Selfies
By Lauren Stacy • July 15, 2016
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, wants to make cars part of the Internet of Things, with devices exchanging data to make life better for consumers. In the case of the RX5, drivers will be able to reserve and pay for parking spaces, fuel, and coffee through Alibaba’s Alipay service. It will also recognize different drivers and make recommendations on music, climate control, and destinations based on past trips.