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FeatureFiat Chrysler acts on hacking report, recalls 1.4 million cars
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is among the vehicles getting a software update (Photo: Jeep)Fiat Chrysler (FCA) recalled 1.4 million vehicles in the US following a report on the wired.com web site that two hackers had successfully manipulated the in-car systems of a Jeep Cherokee.FCA said the voluntary recall will ...
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ArticleFiat to build Jeeps in Italy
Fiat will start building Jeeps in Italy from 2014.The Italian carmaker said Thursday it plans to invest more than 1 billion euros in its plant in Melfi in southern Italy to build both a new Jeep brand vehicle and a new Fiat.Melfi will be "one of the most advanced car ...
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ArticleDetroit auto show
The 2013 Detroit auto show, officially known as NAIAS, kicks off January 14, with US carmakers enjoying strong sales momentum and an improved domestic outlook.The most important annual US automotive event starts with two press days - Jan 14 and 15 - followed by an industry preview on Jan 16 ...
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ArticleFiat manufacturing likely to benefit from Chrysler's 3d modeling
DETROIT - It”˜s too early for specifics, but Chrysler”˜s use of 3d modeling for its powertrain manufacturing is likely to be used in Fait plant as well.For the past two years, the US-based carmaker, which is majorityowned by Italy”˜s Fiat, has been deploying 3d manufacturing software to improve and speed ...
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ArticleChrysler enlists Sprint for infotainment connectivity
The 2013 Dodge Viper will feature Uconnect Access with connectivity provided by Sprint (Photo: ChryslerChrysler has enlisted Sprint to provide connectivity to its Uconnect Access infotainment platform.The US carmaker, majority owned by Italy's Fiat, has teamed up with Sprint to integrate wireless technology into its UConnect Access offering. This platform ...
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ArticleAt Chrysler, 3D technology improves factory planning
3D lets engineers see how parts are delivered to an operator in the "Golden Zone” (Photo: Chrysler)Chrysler is using new 3D technology to plan for the launch of two new transmissions at its Kokomo, Indiana, factory.The US carmaker, which is majority-owned by Italy's Fiat, said it is using a three-dimensional ...
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ArticleUS, German carmakers to demo fast EV charger
ACEA will make this combined charger the standard for new EVs in Europe from 2017 (Photo: VW)A group of eight US and German carmakers will demonstrate a common fast-charging technology they hope will accelerate the spread of electric vehicles.Volkswagen, Â Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors and Porsche will ...
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ArticleEV maker Fisker appoints Tom LaSorda as CEO
Tom LaSordaSpecialist electric-vehicle maker Fisker Automotive has appointed Tom LaSorda as CEO. Company co-founder Henrik Fisker will step aside to become executive chairman.Henrik Fisker will focus on building the Fisker brand in global markets as well as on the styling and design of future models. Fisker Automotive's only car so ...
