AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Uconnect Market is a new platform that allows FCA customers to
make on-demand reservations and to purchase products and
services directly from the vehicle touchscreen
- Customers interact directly with a variety of merchants,
including Shell, Domino's, ParkWhiz and Yelp Reservations
- Uconnect Market platform will deploy in the second half of
2019
- New platform, developed in partnership with Xevo, follows
recent announcement of new connected system for FCA vehicles
FCA continues to advance its in-vehicle technology, announcing
today the launch of Uconnect Market, a new in-vehicle commerce
platform that gives customers the opportunity to conveniently
order food, find the nearest gas station, save money on fuel
purchases and make dinner reservations, all from the comfort of
their vehicles.
With the new platform, FCA owners will be able to skip lines and
save time by ordering (and paying for) food and beverages, reserve
a table on the way to their favorite restaurant or locate and
securely authorize pump-and-pay fuel at participating locations.
Drivers can also locate and pay for nearby parking and schedule
service appointments at FCA US dealerships, all while in the
vehicle without having to reach for a physical credit card.
"Our customers live busy lives, and our goal with the Uconnect
platform is to provide an advanced portfolio of services to make
their daily drive more convenient, productive and enjoyable," said
Alan D'Agostini, Global Head of Connected Services, FCA. "This is
why we are launching Uconnect Market, as we continue to ramp-up our
connectivity efforts around the world with the goal of having all
new FCA vehicles connected by 2022."
The lineup of brands participating in the Uconnect Market
platform at launch includes Shell, Domino's, Park Whiz and Yelp
Reservations.
Uconnect Market includes the following services:
- Wallet: When setting up a Uconnect Market account,
vehicle owners can enroll a credit card for use with selected
Uconnect Market partners
- Service: Consumers will have access to national
Mopar service offers, the ability to locate a certified Mopar
service center and schedule service appointments
- Fuel: Owners can view a list of nearby fuel
stations and authorize a fuel pump charge at participating Shell
stations by using Shell Pay & Save program
- Food: The platform uses Yelp to display a list of
nearby restaurants by category; consumers also have the option to
make reservations at participating restaurants
- Parking: Find, book and pay for parking at
thousands of garages across North
America through ParkWhiz, an Arrive-powered brand
Uconnect Market was developed in partnership with Seattle-based Xevo, recently acquired by Lear
Corporation. The platform will deploy in the second half of
2019 via an over-the-air (OTA) update for model-year 2019 and 2020
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram brand vehicles equipped with
connected services and the latest generation of 8.4-inch
touchscreens, and will continue as a carryover feature for future
models equipped with the 8.4-inch touchscreen.
Commitment to Connectivity
The Uconnect Market introduction follows the recent FCA
announcement of a new in-vehicle "ecosystem" using HARMAN (Samsung)
and Google Technologies. The new system will promptly and
securely manage in-vehicle and additional data using an
architecture based on the HARMAN Ignite cloud-based
platform. It will also be powered by Android, offering a
strong, proven and intuitive app-based environment that provides
fresh content via OTA updates, fast interaction and seamless
wireless integration with the customer's mobile devices.
The key components of the new "ecosystem" will start to rollout
in phases across global regions during the second half of 2019, and
all new FCA vehicles will be connected by 2022.
About Uconnect
Launched in 2003, Uconnect is the award-winning connected vehicle
platform that is built into Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT
vehicles. It delivers advanced connectivity, entertainment,
navigation and communication services that are as powerful as they
are easy to use, keeping customers focused on the road. For
more information, visit www.driveuconnect.com.
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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