Husqvarna, the world leader in robotic mowing, has announced that Automower robotic mowers are now compatible with the cloud-based voice service Alexa. The integration enables homeowners with Husqvarna Automower to start, stop, park and ask about status from their mower simply by asking Alexa.

Professional segment net sales for the third quarter were up 3.0% from last year. Residential segment net sales for the third quarter were up 9.5% from last year.

TGB will also announce its new business strategy for the UTV market. The company is shifting its North American focus from ATVs to becoming the total solution provider for UTVs.

Roger Gifford, Kubota's product marketing manager for utility vehicles, outlines the features and functionality of Kubota's first entry in the multi-purpose cross-over utility vehicle market, its RTV-XG850 Sidekick. The Sidekick is intended as a work vehicle for farms, ranches, construction sites and other similar operations.

Incorporating recommendations from the Mahindra dealer network, the series features improved transmission, increased size and new features.