At the Chicago Auto Show, we got a sneak peek at the newest generation of FCA’s infotainment system. Called UConnect 5, this interface is far superior of the already excellent UConnect 4 in vehicles now. Chrysler’s Vince Galante walks us through the new system and how it operates 5 times faster than the current. All with a simpler user experience for easier and safer use.
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My Answer: I would like to see a mixture of options in the future instead of an all eggs in one basket like we have now. Since fuel cells and batteries are virtually interchangeable, I see no reason why a vehicle cannot be made to run either way; much like …
The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor upgrades the now-legendary off-pavement dirt flinger with some added goodies. These improve the Raptor’s already impressive off-road performance with better digging, crawling, and bouncing capabilities. We loved the redneck dream truck in 2017 and love it even more now. Read the full review at NewAtlas.com.
The Lincoln Aviator has debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show as a new midsize luxury sport utility slotting underneath the larger Navigator as a three-row SUV. Based on the Ford Explorer’s platform, the Aviator includes high technology and a hybrid variant that brings some interesting speculations. Read more at …
Nissan has announced that its best-selling model, the Rogue, will be the first global model to receive the company’s new ProPILOT Assist technology. ProPILOT Assist is the first of what Nissan says is the foundation for fully-autonomous vehicles. Read more about it at NewAtlas.com.
Cummins put on display the company’s latest near-zero natural gas engine technology, super-efficient diesel engines (with plans to introduce a new heavy-duty diesel engine in 2022), and a fully-electric class 7 demonstration tractor. Read about it at EVmeme.com.
Nissan unveiled the fifth generation of the Micra subcompact, which is aimed directly at the European market. The Micra Gen5 is lower, wider, and longer to give more interior space and sees a host of upmarket driver-assist technologies as well. Read more at NewAtlas.com
