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Recently, Fiat-Chrysler revealed what to expect from the fourth generation of the Uconnect system that was coming soon to Chrysler vehicles. To make the system even better, Chrysler is following up that announcement with the addition of 4G LTE network connectivity to the fourth generation Uconnect!
The 4G LTE network capability will begin with the 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Chrysler 300. These are also the first vehicles that will have the fourth generation of Uconnect available. This new network connectivity will help drivers get faster responsiveness from the services the tech system has to offer.
“The advancement from 3G Network to 4G LTE network capability gives our customers a great opportunity to expand upon and explore the efficiency and convience that our built-in connected services have to offer,” said Tricia Hecker, Global Head of Connected Services in a statement. “As our Uconnect systems continue to develop new services and features, this increase of network connectivity allows our systems to evolve and progress as technology changes.”
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The Uconnect system that Chrysler offers is one of the most robust and popular digital systems available in cars. It represents a new future for state-of-the-art tech inside the vehicle. Fiat-Chrysler recently put out a look at what to expect from it in 2017.
The all-new fourth generation Uconnect system will be available for drivers in 2017. The new system aims to add new touchscreen, improvement to performance, and integrating new technologies such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
For performance upgrades, 2017 Uconnect will have a faster startup time as well as enhanced processing power. The new 8.4-inch touchscreen will offer multi-touch gestures and improved graphics. It will also support smartphone integration. The new touchscreen on the Uconnect will mimic smartphone usage. Instead of just touching the screen, it will respond to pinching gestures to zoom and unzoom as well as tapping and swiping.
As mentioned earlier, Uconnect will also have Apple CarPlay, making it easier to use with iPhones. Android users get Android Auto support which also makes it easier to use your brand of phone in sync with Uconnect.
The fourth-generation Uconnect system will be in the 2017 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and challenger.
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Fiat Chrysler is fighting back against software bugs in their system. A notable and heavily covered story sometime ago was the Jeep hack. Since then, there’s been a question not just for Jeep, but for all vehicles that have extensive digital tech in their cars and what that meant for the future of hackers. To attempt to combat this, FCA is now offering a bounty for any bugs and vulnerabilities they can find.
The FCA US Unit announced they are working on making sure that something like the infamous Jeep hack doesn’t happen again. They are working with Bugcrowd that has a network of 32,000 researchers worldwide. If anyone turns in possible security threat, they could receive up to $1,500 as a reward.
“There are a lot of people that like to tinker with their vehicles or tinker with IT systems,” said Titus Melnyk, a senior manager – security architecture, FCA US LLC said in a statement. “We want to encourage independent security researchers to reach out to us and share what they’ve found so that we can fix potential vulnerabilities before they’re an issue for our consumers.”
Learn more about the FCA Us bug bounty program by clicking on this link. Time to see if the white hat hackers can help protect future Chrysler vehicles and their tech.
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In today’s era of cell phones, drivers have a hard time concentrating on the road. It is a more dangerous time as the other drivers seemingly have their mind on everything but the road. To help drivers and in honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Chrysler has released a list of the six ways that Uconnect helps drivers remain focused on the road and helps to keep them safe.
Drivers who have a Uconnect system in their Chrysler vehicle will be able to turn on a “Do Not Disturb” feature. This makes it so that the driver is not interrupted with calls or text messages while they are at the wheel. Chrysler released a video to highlight this specific feature.
Uconnect has hands-free selection of various features on its system. You can simply use voice commands to select voice navigation, radio, and other things without having to divert attention away from the road. Need to find the closest Starbucks? Easy to do with just your voice using Uconnect.
Even the task of turning up or down the volume on the radio is something that can be done without distraction. By having audio controls on the steering wheel, you have full control over the radio if a song is too loud.
Rear back-up cameras help to provide the driver with a clearer view of what is in their rear blind spot. It helps the driver keep an eye out for anything or anyone in the way without sacrificing a view of what is ahead.
This one is for Apple iPhone 4s or later models that can use Siri Eyes Free. This allows drivers to use voice commands to send text messages, play music, or use directions.
Uconnect lets you text without having to make quick glances at a cell phone screen. Using a Bluetooth Message Access Profile-enabled (MAP) device, the user is able to text without taking their hands off the wheel.
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The Pentastar engine has one of the biggest legacies at the automaker. It has a rich history and has long been one of the top engines in the US market. For 2016, Chrysler is aiming to take the Pentastar V6 to a newer level with their engineers working on getting some improvements out of the classic V6.
According to Green Car Reports, Chrysler is having their engineers work to get the Pentastar V6 engine to have improved fuel economy for the 2016 model year. Much of the work will go towards helping their vehicles meet newer and stricter fuel economy mandates.
To get the V6 to this new level, some changes and improvements have been made, such as a weight reduction thanks to component redesign and new enhancements like cooled exhaust-gas recirculation. With these, the Pentastar V6 should see an improvement in both torque and fuel-economy.
In the upcoming years, the EPA will be increasing the regulations on engines. Chrysler is going to have to continue with this line of upgrades in order to keep up with increasing regulations.
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Chrysler’s Uconnect system is one of the most popular in the auto tech world. It has won numerous auto tech awards and has been a winner with drivers all over. Not wanting to rest on those achievements, Chrysler is making sure that for 2016, the Uconnect system will continue to be at the top of auto tech world.
One of the coolest new features is the Drag and Drop menu bar. The driver now has the ability to customize and personalize their touchscreen. The user can drag icons to make give their favorite apps easier to use and access. Here is a video FCA released that explains it in more detail:
The next feature is Siri Eyes Free. This feature is compatible with Iphone 4s and later models and gives the driver a host of hands free options. With the press of a voice button on the steering wheel, the driver can now use voice commands to send text messages, access music, make phone calls, and start turn-by-turn directions.
Drivers will also be able to use the 2016 Uconnect’s Do Not Disturb feature. With this mode turned on, the driver to route all incoming calls to voicemail or suppress text messages. The driver can also use this to set a default or personalize response that is automatically sent out to the people trying to get a hold of you.
Lastly is the SiriusXM Tune Start. Now drivers can start their music from the beginning of the song when switching from their radio channels.
The new 2016 Uconnect system will be come with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and be available on the Chrysler 200 and 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, and Viper, and the Ram 1500, HD, and Chassis Cab.
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Technology is a neat thing.
Yes, the imaginary audience shakes their head to such a generic statement, technology is a wonderful thing. What I mean by this is that the advent of 3-D printing is going to be capable of helping engineers do some amazing things they couldn’t do before. We’ve been seeing this tech put to medical use and even at NASA. Chrysler engineers have been using 3-D printing to help them figure out how to improve their vehicles, in particular the axles.
By using the printers, the engineers were able to make clear plastic versions of the axles and other parts to get a more clear (no pun intended) picture of what was going on. This is a major improvement over the previous method of using a dynamometer viewed through a window in the part.
How will this affect the future of vehicles is anyone’s guess. It will definitely help the engineers as they put together plans for the next generation of Chrysler powertrains. It is only a matter of time before these kinds of innovations help to create more efficient engines. First the axles and who knows how else using 3-D printers can help.
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Source: Manufacturing.net
The CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Sergio Marchionne, is hoping that Tipton County in Indiana will become a global hub for transmission production. In order to achieve this goal, Chrysler’s plant in the county began to produce the new nine-speed transmissions that will be in many of their upcoming vehicles.
The production has already begun and is expected to bring with it some 815 new jobs to the plant. When the plant begins to operate at full capacity it expects to be producing 800,000 finished gearboxes that will then be routed across the globe to be used in numerous upcoming models such as the Jeep Cherokee and the Chrysler 200.
Chrysler has been making large investments leading up to this point. Since 2009, the company has put in more than $1.6 billion dollars into the Indiana plant and have put 2,600 people to work to get ready for this new transmission.
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