MEDIA ADVISORY: FCA US Kicks Off the New Year at 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Who:
FCA US LLC
What:
Media and consumers are invited to visit the FCA US exhibit at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, giving attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ultimate in-vehicle experience of autonomy, connectivity and electrification.
This year's exhibit features:
- Debut of the self-driving Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid equipped with Waymo's self-driving system
- New 2019 Ram 1500 that includes the segment-leading 12-inch Uconnect system with SiriusXM 360L
- Industry first electrified Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, equipped with its class-exclusive, innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain and Hybrid Electric Pages that provide customers with helpful information and access to charging schedules via the Uconnect 8.4 system's 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Hands-on demonstrations of in-vehicle features and connected services, including the new Uconnect Market concept
When:
To visit the FCA US exhibit, booth #6419, navigate to the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday, Jan. 8, through Friday, Jan. 11.
About Uconnect
Launched in 2003, Uconnect systems are FCA's award-winning in-vehicle connectivity centers, designed to keep consumers connected, entertained and, most importantly, focused on the road. Uconnect systems provide drivers with a range of communication, navigation, entertainment features and connected services. FCA enriches the easy-to-use Uconnect systems' features and services by delivering enhancements via over-the-air software update capability. Updates, deployed automatically via wireless cellular networks, enable product enhancements, security updates and improved compatibility with mobile devices. Updates are applied at no cost to FCA US vehicle owners and without a service appointment.
An included trial of connected services is available on properly equipped vehicles. These real-time services include a monthly vehicle health report; vehicle health alerts; a smartphone app that enables owners to remotely lock, unlock or start their vehicle and locate their vehicle, and more. Also, SOS Call and Assist buttons on the rearview mirror connect vehicle owners to help at the push of a button. Vehicle owners can access and control their Uconnect system features and services via advanced voice recognition technology, steering wheel controls, intuitive touchscreens or traditional knobs and buttons, as well as by using the Uconnect app and Vehicle Brand Owner Site to remotely send secure commands to the vehicle.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli. FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA).
FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
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