FCA and Google to collaborate with Uconnect for integrated cars
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is working with Google on connected car systems based on the Android open source OS. The two companies will unveil the Uconnect 8.4-inch connected vehicle system integrated with Android in a Chrysler 300 sedan at this week's Consumer Electronics Show 2017. The Uconnect system will be demonstrated using Android 7.0 Nougat, including infotainment features such as radio and comfort controls. The system also boasts integration with Google Assistant, Google Maps and apps such as Pandora, Spotify and Pocket Casts.

FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch connected vehicle system with Android inside a Chrysler 300 sedan.

CES attendees will be able to get one-on-one demonstrations of the Uconnect system powered by the latest version of Android, 7.0 Nougat, which includes core infotainment features such as radio and comfort controls. (This is quite different than Android Auto, which basically uses an Android smartphone to broadcast the Android interface onto the supporting car’s touchscreen.)