[ad_1] Fiat Chrysler hasn’t been very specific about its plans for all-electric vehicles, but it’s starting to open up. The company told Autocar (via Electrek) that its Alfa Romeo brand will release a small electric SUV sometime in 2022. A spokesperson didn’t share too many details, but the mini-ute “won’t be identical” in style to […]
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Fiat may automatically switch hybrids to electric-only mode in city centers
[ad_1] Fiat Chrysler is expected to launch over 30 EVs and hybrids by 2022. Already, vehicles like the company’s Pacfic Hybrid get around 33 miles on a full-charge, which in many cases, would be enough to navigate around a city. The vehicle would still have access to the combustion engine for longer trips outside of […]
Fiat Chrysler and AutoX confirm plans to work on robotaxis
[ad_1] “The AutoX Driver has adopted local driving styles in China to navigate in complex and dynamic urban conditions,” AutoX wrote in a blog post. For FCA, this is another way to break into the self-driving vehicle field. The company lags behind some of its competitors when it comes to electric- and autonomous-vehicle tech. So […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay
[ad_1] For one, you can expect over-the-air firmware updates to provide a steady stream of improvements. As with an increasing number of rival brands, you won’t have to struggle to keep your car current. The underlying architecture is also billed as five times faster than before, and can handle screens up to 12.3 inches across […]
Jeep is showing off its first three plug-in hybrids at CES this week
[ad_1] The plug-in hybrid Jeeps are part of Fiat Chrysler’s larger plans to electrify more than 30 models by 2022. Jeep teased plug-in versions of the Compass and Renegade last year, promising 240 horsepower, speeds of up to 62 MPH in 7 seconds and the ability to drive up to 31 miles on electric power […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Airflow Vision concept car touts an all-digital cabin
[ad_1] The Airflow Vision reportedly touts an interface that’s “safe, easy to use and understand,” with a clean, consistent and legible system that should keep distractions to a minimum. You can also personalize the interface down to grouping screens based on your particular needs. It’s also possible to share info with anyone else in the […]
Fiat Chrysler may strike Renault deal to survive changing car industry
[ad_1] The two sides have already been talking about sharing car platforms, the FT said, although it heard that the discussions are far enough along that they’ve gone “beyond simply sharing the technology.” Fiat Chrysler and Renault have declined to comment. A deal could have significant ramifications for both the tech in Fiat Chrysler’s cars […]
Fiat Chrysler will pay Tesla to avoid EU emissions fines
[ad_1] It was expected that car makers would pool their own sub-brands together. VW can use improving emissions with its regular brands to offset exotic brands like Porsche and Lamborghini, for example. However, this (along with a deal between Mazda and Toyota) is the first time two wholly separate car companies have agreed to pool […]