The web is increasingly coming to our cars and trucks – whether it’s in the form of data delivered to dashboard-mounted GPSes or via turning the whole car into a WiFi hotspot.
Looking to ride this trend, Chrysler has unveiled a “Web Edition” add-on package for its vehicles. The Web Edition includes the Chrysler uConnect service installed in the vehicle (uConnect is a private-labeled version of Autonet Mobile) along with a passel of gadgets including an iPod touch for $1,999. That includes one year of service, after which an additional monthly fee accrues.
Customers who don’t need the gadgets can go for a lower price-point version that ditches most of the gadgets, but maintains the WiFi, for $1,100.
While I’m not sure what attraction that a car full of gadgets will hold for consumers, bringing the Internet to the car probably will be attractive – if not now, in the next few years for sure.
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