Thanks to an update, 2 million Chrysler cars are now compatible with Siri

By Stephen Edelstein Published April 25, 2023

If you own a recent Chrysler product and an iPhone, you’re in luck. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is releasing a software update that adds Siri Eyes Free voice control to models that left the factory a while ago, for free.

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FCA says the update is available for nearly two million vehicles, spanning 12 models built between model years 2013 and 2015. Owners can download the update from the support website for FCA’s Uconnect infotainment system after entering a car’s VIN. Dealers can also install the software if customers don’t want to do it themselves. Ford launched a similar software update late last year, for vehicles going back as far as the 2011 model year.

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Like Apple CarPlay, Siri Eyes Free adds a layer of Apple-specific content to a feature already available in most cars. Instead of a generic voice-command system, drivers get Siri, but use the car’s built-in controls rather than their phones to access it. Carmakers believe systems like this offer a workable compromise between the compulsion to use phones while driving, and the safety issues that arise from that practice.

Siri Eyes Free requires an iPhone 4s or later, and Chrysler only offers the feature with its Uconnect 8.4 infotainment system. This is the highest level version, and includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The free download can be applied to most recent Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models with that system.

Compatible models include 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks, the 2013-2015 Dodge Viper, 2014-2015 Dodge Durango, 2015 Dodge Challenger and Charger, 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Renegade, and 2015 Chrysler 200 and 300.

Later this year, FCA will also roll out an upgraded Uconnect system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Those systems probably won’t be added to older models, and won’t be available across the full FCA lineup until at least the 2018 model year.

Stephen Edelstein

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Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars…

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Electric Muscle Misfire? Dodge Pulls Charger Daytona R/T from 2026 Lineup

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The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, once hailed as the vanguard of Dodge’s electric muscle car future, is being dropped for the 2026 model year.
According to a report from MoparInsiders, the Scat Pack variant will now lead the Daytona lineup, marking a significant pivot in Stellantis’ EV strategy.
Originally introduced with bold ambitions, the Charger Daytona R/T was designed to offer an accessible gateway into electric performance. With its 456-horsepower dual-motor setup and optional 509-horsepower Direct Connection stage kit, it seemed poised to excite both muscle car fans and EV newcomers. However, market realities have painted a different picture.
Industry and media reports highlight the core issue: buyers just weren’t biting. Despite its impressive specs and nostalgic design cues, the R/T struggled to justify its price tag, starting near $60,000. At that level, buyers expected either more performance or more premium features. Without strong sales traction, Dodge made the tough call to shelve the R/T variant for 2026, opting instead to focus on trims that resonate better with customers.
As we reported in December, the Charger EV was launched with an off-beat marketing message to “save the planet from self-driving sleep pods.” The goal was to retain Dodge’s brand identity—muscle, aggression, and driver engagement—even in the electric era. The Charger Daytona R/T was supposed to be the perfect balance of price and performance, but it seems the target audience wasn’t ready to make that leap at that price.
Importantly, this doesn’t spell the end of the Charger Daytona altogether. Higher-performance models like the Scat Pack and Banshee are still in the pipeline and, interestingly, are being adjusted for price competitiveness. Several trims are reportedly seeing price cuts, suggesting Stellantis is serious about making these vehicles more appealing and accessible.
For enthusiasts, the takeaway is clear: the electric muscle car isn’t going anywhere, but automakers are still figuring out how to sell it. The demise of the R/T is less a failure and more a recalibration—proof that even the boldest plans need to stay flexible in the face of consumer demand.

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For a modern luxury brand, a midsize three-row crossover is key. Customers for whom a Toyota Highlander is too déclassé need something to take their kids to lacrosse practice, but may not want something as big as an Escalade. This isn’t the most exciting design brief, and that’s reflected in the gasoline Cadillac XT6, which has always felt like nothing more than a placeholder. Its new electric counterpart, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, is anything but.

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