How Stellantis’ Emergency Vehicle Alert System is saving lives One of the most dangerous calls a fire department can receive is an accident on a highway. When first responders arrive on the scene, they not only have to care for the injured, but they also must protect themselves from passing motorists who often travel at
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Top Five Features of Uconnect 5
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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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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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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Summer driving: Avoiding highways helps keep orange barrels at bay
Summer time road construction and its evil twin, traffic backups, are pretty much unavoidable. Or are they? With just a small change or two in the settings of your navigation aid, whether it be a navigation-equipped Uconnect system or an app such as Waze or Google Maps, connected via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, you
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CES 2019: Connect with Uconnect’s 12-inch screen, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Waymo Tech
Visitors to CES 2019 in Las Vegas will be able to get a closer look at the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan with Waymo’s self-driving system. The autonomous minivan will be one of the highlights of the FCA US booth during the consumer technology show’s four-day run Jan. 8-11. From a partnership launched in 2016, the
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Truck Thursday: ‘Top 10’ honors for the 2019 Ram 1500
WardsAuto editors made it official on October 2, 2018, when the 2019 Ram 1500 was named to the publication’s 10 Best User Experience List. WardsAuto editors put 25 vehicles through an extensive user experience. The all-new Ram 1500 emerged a ‘Top 10’ in user friendliness, infotainment features, sound systems, vehicle connectivity, driver assistance technology, information
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