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Through both design and soundproofing materials, considerable attention has gone into models under the Stellantis brand to keep road, wind, and other unwanted noise out of the cabin. In addition, models have been equipped with sound systems to play your favorite tunes from base systems, scaling all the way up to the incredible McIntosh audio system in the Jeep Grand Cherokee model line. The challenge is that there are some sounds from outside that you are meant to hear. The whole point of emergency vehicle sirens is to alert others on the road of their presence. EVAS Gets the message Through to You Stellantis’ solution to this paradox is the Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS) which uses Uconnect to alert drivers when emergency vehicles or roadway hazards are nearby. EVAS has been a standard feature of Uconnect on all models since the 2018 model year and thus is already on 1.8 million Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep ® brand vehicles in the United States and Canada. In other words, any new car Benna CDJR has sold for the past five years. EVAS works by integrating with the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud, the nation’s largest vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform for digital alerting. How it works is that emergency vehicles, as well as tow trucks and work zones, send a V2X signal into the Safety Cloud, which then sends it to any vehicle that can receive it, to notify its driver of their presence. That alert cuts through the vehicle’s soundproofing and pauses the audio system with an audio beep accompanied by an explanation on the infotainment display. The system can often inform you if the emergency vehicle is ahead or behind you. “The widespread deployment of EVAS in North America demonstrates how Stellantis is harnessing the power of V2X connectivity and in-vehicle technology to make mobility safer for our customers,” said Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis chief software officer. “ Care for our customers that is second to none in every market where we sell is the foundation of our transformation to a mobility tech company. We’re proud to be the first global automaker to make V2X digital alerting a standard safety feature for our connected customers, and we are continuously looking to expand its capabilities.” HELP is on the Way The next step in the process will be what is known as Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (HELP) in which a disabled vehicle can send a notice of its location to the HASS Alert Safety Cloud, which transmits a notice to vehicles in the same manner as EVAS. This will give drivers about 15-20 seconds of advance warning of the disabled vehicle’s location, which is roughly a quarter mile at highway speeds. Just consider how useful this can be in a heavy storm or thick fog when vehicles may have had an incident but, even with hazard lights, may not be visible until they are very and possibly too close. HELP can be activated manually by the driver when the vehicle is stationary or automatically in safety-critical situations, such as collisions or tire blowouts. It is possible it could be activated automatically when the hazard lights are activated. “Technology we offer today helps set the stage for future vehicle innovations,” said Mamatha Chamarthi, Stellantis head of global software business management. “It begins with the foundation that safety should come standard. It grows from there to offer owners convenience features on demand when they connect, enroll and subscribe. These software capabilities result in an enhanced and highly valued customer experience with our iconic brands.” As mentioned, EVAS has been on Stellantis vehicles since the 2018 model year, and many owners may not have been aware of it until they received their first alert and then wondered how that alert happened. HELP has not been fully developed as of yet, but look for it on future models from Benna CDJR.

The Jeep Wrangler is the world’s most recognized vehicle in the world as well as the most off-road capable. Benna CDJR is proud to tell you that for the 2024 model year, Jeep will add new technology, new models, and even more capability. All the changes stay true to the Wrangler heritage of delivering the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. Overall, the Jeep model line features a new treatment to the front end and its famous 7-slot grille. The front fascia now ends above the bumper with black textured slots and gray metal bezels on most models with trim-level variations. There are also ten new wheel designs. Changes are even bigger inside with a revised upper dash featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen powered by the Uconnect 5 operating system, which includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Newly available within the Uconnect system are Trails Offroad comprehensive off-road trail guides for the 62 Jeep Badge of Honor trails. An upgradable subscription provides access to the full catalog of 3,000-plus Trails Offroad trail guides Willys The 2024 Willys model increases its capability with a standard Tru-Lok rear locker, steel rock rails, 33-inch tires, and the Selec-Trac full-time transfer case with a 4LO ratio of 2.72:1. Also new is a trailer tow and heavy-duty electrical group. Rubicon The Rubicon now features a 100:1 crawl ratio. And if that isn’t enough to get you through your rock crawling, there is now an available factory-installed Warn winch with an 8,000 lb. capacity that is mounted in a new steel bumper with removable end caps. The Rubicon also features Jeep’s first full-float Dana rear axle. This consists of a wheel hub assembly that is separate from the axle shaft, with a spindle bolted to the axle tube that supports the wheel hub via a pair of wheel bearings. Thus, the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the axle tube rather than the axle shaft itself so the latter is no longer subjected to torsional loads allowing its sole function to be transmitting power to the wheel hub. This new axle enables a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds on Rubicon non-hybrid models. The Rubicon X is added to the model line featuring a Rock-Trac full-time transfer case, integrated off-road camera, steel bumpers, and the Xtreme 35 Package with beadlock-capable wheels and 35-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. The 470-horsepower Wrangler Rubicon 392 will also feature the Extreme 35 Package. High Altitude The High Altitude model has more standard features, including the Sky One-Touch powertop, 12-way power & heated front seats, integrated front camera, and Selec-Trac full-time transfer case. 20-inch wheels and body-color bumpers also set the High Altitude apart from the rest of the model lineup. 4XE The Jeep Wrangler 4XE is America’s best-selling plug-in hybrid. With two electric motors, a 400-volt 17-kWh battery pack, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission, it produces a combined 375 horsepower, 470 lb.-ft. of torque, and 21 EV-only miles. For 2024, Wrangler introduces a more affordable Sport S 4xe model. The 2024 Wrangler 4XE also now offers the Jeep 4XE Power Box, featuring four 120-volt outlets with 30 amps of total output, to allow the battery pack to power external devices for camping or power tools. The Rubicon X is now also available with the 4XE drivetrain, though without the Extreme 35 Package. Overall, the Jeep continues to find more ways to give people what they have always wanted in a Wrangler: Uncompromised freedom and capability. If you are interested in the 2024 Wrangler, contact Benna CDJR and ask for them to contact you when they start arriving later this year.

Looking to raise the standard in the electric pickup market is the concept of the 2024 Ram EV Pickup. What is an EV vehicle? An EV or an Electric Vehicle is a car that is powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable battery rather than a traditional gasoline or diesel engine. It produces no emissions and is environmentally friendly. Ram has always been ahead of the curve, building some of the most iconic trucks. We are excited here at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to be announcing some of the incredible technological advances that have put this new vehicle at the top of the EV pickup list. Dreaming Big and Pushing Boundaries With all the competition out there, Ram is gearing to surpass the competition in range, towing, payload, charge time, and innovative technology that is about to change the game. RAM's EV pickup concept is set to debut in 2024 and boasts impressive specs and features that set it apart from other EV pickups on the market. Ram's “Shadow mode” is a remarkable new feature that uses sensors and cameras to follow drivers as they walk ahead of the vehicle at a safe distance, avoiding obstacles along the way. Also, there will be a new charger with smart technology that allows this charger to detect when the vehicle is near. This robot can detect not only the presence of vehicles but also its charging needs. It will then automatically move into position and align itself under the vehicle. More Amazing Benefits One of the biggest concerns for EV drivers is range anxiety or the fear of running out of battery power while on the road. RAM's EV pickup concept addresses this concern with an impressive range of over 500 miles on a single charge. This range is thanks to the vehicle's advanced battery technology and efficient electric motor. Another feature that is unique is that it does not sacrifice power for efficiency. This vehicle boasts impressive performance with a 0-60 mph time of just over 4 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph. The vehicle's electric motor delivers instant torque for quick acceleration and responsive handling. Pickup trucks are known for their towing and payload capabilities, and RAM's EV pickup concept is no exception. This vehicle has a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 2,000 pounds. These capabilities make the RAM EV pickup concept a versatile vehicle that can handle both work and play. The Future is Electric RAM's 2024 EV pickup concept is poised to surpass the competition in the EV pickup market thanks to its impressive range, powerful performance, robust towing and payload capacity, innovative features, sustainable materials, and competitive pricing. The design team was told to dream big and push boundaries, and after seeing the visuals of this new EV, you can see they have followed through on the design. The new Ram EV pickup is so sleek, sporty, and still has that bruty feel that Ram enthusiast love. This vehicle represents the future of pickup trucks and sets a new standard for efficiency, performance, and sustainability.