How to hear (and reply) to messages hands-free in the car

Out in September, the 2019 Lexus ES 350 (from $39,500) supports Amazon Alexa, therefore you can use your voice to talk to the popular A.I. assistant and even control your smart home devices while on the road. The only thing worse than a driver distracted by a phone call is when their eyes aren't on the road and both hands aren't on the wheel. We see it almost every day now – someone beside you on the road is texting, emailing or instant messaging, all the while driving a 4,000-pound vehicle. While safety experts agree the best thing to do is to simply wait until you're not behind the wheel, many are turning to technology to remain productive while commuting to and from the office. In fact, there are a few ways you can hear your messages in a human-like voice, and in many cases these tools allow you to reply using your voice.