With research showing that 51% of new-car buyers consider in-vehicle technology as part of their purchase decision, seamless digital platform integration has never been more important to consumers. The award-winning Uconnect system has led the industry in content and exclusive features since its inception in 2003, and the fifth generation builds on this momentum by
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Category Archives: Uconnect
A Heads Up on Head-up Displays
When it comes to technology, the windshield Head-up Display (HUD) is by far one of the most fascinating and it’s making its way across our lineup of vehicles, first in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX as an optional full-color unit that can be customized through the Driver Information Digital Cluster and the standard Uconnect touchscreen
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Chrysler Pacifica Delivers Stay-At-Home Entertainment
Families have been tackling extended togetherness with plenty of jigsaw puzzles, long walks, virtual games and virtual chat sessions. It’s time for a fresh, fun take on ‘getting away when you can’t get away.’ Gather up the family and the popcorn for an at-home drive-in movie experience inside the spacious and luxurious Chrysler Pacifica or
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Minivan Monday: 2020 Chrysler Voyager Tops Minivan Segment in Ownership Costs
Most families tend to consider many factors when deciding what vehicle they’ll wind up buying. Key among them is budget friendliness. The 2020 Chrysler Voyager stands alone in the minivan segment as winner of Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award in its first year of eligibility. Budget-friendly and definitely family-friendly, Voyager offers an
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Minivan Monday: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Connects Families to Fun
You take care of getting the generations together for the annual family vacation road trip. The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica will take care of making it fun and memorable with features and innovations like the available Uconnect Theater – the best family entertainment system in its class with dual 10-inch high-definition touchscreens. Thanks to the Pacifica’s
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Engineering students can see the future at FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds
For college engineering students who participate in the SAE International competitions, everything is a challenge. The student teams typically are clubs, not formal school-organized groups. Their budgets are small, at best, which puts a premium on attracting some sponsors. For most, the “test track” is a parking lot somewhere on campus. When FCA opens the
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Truck Thursday: See the road ahead with the 2020 Jeep® Gladiator’s forward-facing camera
The all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator was designed to tackle any obstacle, but occasionally there will be a large rock, log or possibly an unforeseen dropoff that can’t be seen over the hood. To assist off-roaders with situational awareness of these pathway obstructions, the Gladiator’s designers added an innovative forward-facing camera in the middle slot of
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