Mopar's Industry-first Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS) Lauded by Connected World Magazine

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

• First vehicle-tracking system to send owner an alert when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on set parameters
• New system cited as leading example of technology and honored with Value Chain Award from Connected World magazine
• Award recognizes process of combining multiple mobile-to–mobile (M2M) technologies to create a winning solution for customers

With the introduction of its industry-first EVTS vehicle-tracking system, Mopar earned a Value Chain Award in the Automotive category from Connected World magazine.

"Connected World magazine's Value Chain Awards honor the most successful corporate adopters of M2M technology and connected devices. With Mopar EVTS, the consumer has the ability to instantly track a stolen vehicle or receive excessive-speed and parameter text alerts. This thoughtful, innovative technology really sets this feature apart in the marketplace," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of Connected World magazine.

Now in its seventh year, the Connected World Value Chain Awards recognize corporate adopters in many categories. Winning submissions are judged on how innovation and technology were used to solve problems and challenges. Scores are based on how the individual company faced a major challenge and how an opportunity was created using M2M technology. Successful entries included improved customer service, better asset visibility, increased uptime and automated business processes.

"Mopar is honored to be recognized for this innovative solution in vehicle tracking," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. "We will continue to create, develop and quality-test features that support and add value to our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat brands."

Mopar's system is powered by Guidepoint Systems, the leader in GPS-enabled stolen-vehicle recovery systems. Unlike other vehicle tracking systems, Mopar EVTS offers nationwide tracking without a subscription. The system is available on Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat vehicles, and competitive vehicles with a 16-pin diagnostic data port.

Mopar EVTS is offered in three packages: Base, Silver and Gold. The Base plan offers a GPS stolen-vehicle locator, real-time GPS stolen-vehicle tracking and a $1,000 theft-protection warranty. The system is transferable and upgradeable. The base system does not have subscription fees.

For added protection and service, owners may choose a Silver or Gold plan. The Silver plan includes "Security Fence," a feature that allows owners to set speed and distance parameters for their vehicles. If and when set parameters are exceeded, a text alert is sent to the EVTS registered owner.

Other vehicle-monitoring features available in the Silver plan include arrival/departure notification, historic trace maps of a vehicle's past locations, 24/7 emergency-service dispatch, automatic theft notification, online tracking and OnCall, and an on-board panic button.

The Gold plan includes all of the features in the Silver package along with unlimited online tracking and a full concierge service, allowing vehicle owners to receive directions, make reservations and receive other needed assistance at the touch of a button using the EVTS registered owner's cell phone.

Mopar EVTS is currently available as a Mopar accessory at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat dealers.

Mopar EVTS Base Plan

• GPS stolen-vehicle locator service
• Real-time GPS stolen-vehicle tracking
• $1,000 theft-protection warranty
• Transferable
• Upgradeable
• Part number: 82212457
• MSRP: $459, does not include installation

Mopar EVTS Silver Plan

• E-Call 24/7 emergency-service dispatch
• Security Fence
• Automatic theft notification
• OnCall™ (on-board panic button)
• Excessive-speed notification
• Arrival/Departure notification
• Historic trace maps of vehicle's past locations
• Online tracking (200 per year)
• Part number: 82212459
• Annual fee: $149 (one-year service, renewable)

Mopar EVTS Gold Plan

• E-Call 24/7 emergency-service dispatch
• Security Fence
• Automatic theft notification
• OnCall (on-board panic button)
• Excessive-speed notification
• Arrival/Departure notification
• Historic trace maps of vehicle's past locations
• Online tracking (unlimited)
• Full concierge service
• Part number: 82212613
• Annual fee: $249 (one-year service, renewable)

Mopar-First Features

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

• Camper trailers: first to introduce off-road camper trailers
• Vehicle-information smartphone apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to introduce new vehicle tracking system that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on set parameters
• 2011 Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car
• WiFi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
• Brand-specific customer-care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours to customers
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network

About the Mopar Brand

Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand.

Mopar distributes approximately 280,000 parts and accessories in more than 90 countries and is the source for all original-equipment parts for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles. Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered and tested with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles – a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. A complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts is available at www.mopar.com.

More than 70 Years of Mopar

When Chrysler bought Dodge in 1928, the need for a dedicated parts manufacturer, supplier and distribution system to support the growing enterprise led to the formation of the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation (CMPC) in 1929.

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and PARts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937. It also was widely used as a moniker for the CMPC. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s—the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth "package cars" equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of "special parts" for super stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.

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