Chrysler Group & Apple Announce iPod Integration |
Over Three Million Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Automobiles to Support iPod
Connectivity in 2006
NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, DETROIT, Jan. 8
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chrysler Group today announced that it will be
the first American automaker to provide full iPod integration as an option in
most of its 2006 models, with over three million 2006 Chrysler, Jeep(R) and
Dodge models offering seamless iPod(R) integration beginning this spring.
Drivers will be able to listen to their iPod through the car's audio system,
select their music by artist, album or playlist with radio or steering wheel
controls and view selections on the radio's display.
"Customers have been asking for iPod connectivity and we're excited to
make it available to so many of our vehicles in 2006," said Randy Ewers,
director, Mopar Accessories Portfolio Team. "We're providing the largest
number and range of automobiles with iPod support of any automaker, allowing
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge owners to bring and listen to their entire music
collections."
"We're thrilled that over three million Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge
automobiles will offer great iPod connectivity in 2006," said Greg Joswiak,
Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. "Over 40 percent
of all cars sold in the US in 2006 will offer iPod connectivity."
iPod is the number one digital music player in the world, providing the
best way to listen to music on-the-go, at home and in the car. The iPod
economy continues to flourish with accessories made specifically for iPod that
range from fashionable cases to speaker systems, and 16 carmakers currently
offer iPod support. For a complete list of carmakers please visit,
http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipodyourcar/ . In addition, an array of after-market
solutions are available from Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood and Pioneer for
automobiles that currently do not offer iPod integration.
Pricing and Availability
The optional iPod Integration Kit for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model lines
will be available to customers for the MSRP of $175 (US) plus installation
from authorized dealerships, and will debut this spring. In addition, the
solution can be retrofit to many model year 2005 vehicles. For more
information on the iPod Integration Kit for domestic vehicles, or details on
other authentic accessories by Mopar, see your nearest Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge
dealership, or visit http://www.mopar.com. iPod products, sold separately, are
available in the US through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail
stores and Apple(R) Authorized Resellers.
Mopar is the official parts, service and accessories division of the
Chrysler Group, providing factory service parts and accessories for all
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Like all authentic accessories by Mopar,
the iPod Integration Kit is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and supported by over 3,900 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge
dealerships nationwide.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife
and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music
revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Power Mac, iPod and
Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Apple Computer, Inc.
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