General Motors (GM) has announced its Cadillac and Corvette in-vehicle voice assistant is getting smarter and more capable with Google Gemini being rolled out in compatible models across New Zealand. The technology, which replaces the current Google Assistant, runs within GM’s infotainment system and allows motorists to speak naturally without memorising commands or repeating context, using back-and-forth conversation. Features include finding a spot that meets specific criteria, such as a highly rated coffee shop with outdoor seating along a route, adding a stop for an EV charger that matches the vehicle’s plug type, providing real-time traffic updates, creating a playlist that matches the scenery, or sending texts translated in different languages. GM says Gemini will arrive soon in eligible model year 2025 and newer Cadillacs, and 2026 and newer Corvettes with Google built in, with the update delivered over several months. The technology is set to expand to other GM vehicles and support more languages over time.