Hands-free texting technology for Dodge

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We have all seen drivers either texting or chatting away on their cellphones while driving and not only is it frustrating to watch how unnerved these drivers are while doing it, it's dangerous too. Distracted driving claims countless lives on our roads and the sad thing is that most of these lives could be spared if drivers simply paid more attention to the task of driving rather than engaging in distracted behaviour.

US automaker Dodge, under Chrysler Group, is developing a system that may alleviate the physical act of sending a text message while driving using hands-free voice responses to send text messages. Computer generated speech reads the received text message and relays it to the driver, who is then able to dictate a response and approve it, which will then be sent via a Bluetooth connected cellphone as a text message. The 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 truck will be the first US-built vehicle to offer the system. The system will be Android and Blackberry compatible but will not be iPhone compatible.

I guess technology can help alleviate the problem, however the problem is a human one and people themselves should consciously avoid using their cell phones while driving. If you are reading this, I urge you to read How to Avoid Distracted Driving and share it amongst your peers, family and work colleagues. People need to be aware of the dangers of distracted driving and only then may our roads become safer for all.

News Source: Wheels24

Chrysler unveils SRT Viper

Tweet The Chrysler Group has unveiled the all new 2013 SRT Viper at the New York International Auto Show, and it’s meaner and more ferocious than its predecessor, the Dodge Viper.

The new SRT Viper is powered by an all-aluminium 8.4 litre V10 engine kicks out a mammoth 640 horsepower and 600 pound-feet in torque, scary stuff. The SRT Viper features a six-speed gearbox that will be available in manual only. The chassis on the SRT Viper is much stiffer than the previous Viper and it also features the much needed stability and traction control.

The interior of the SRT Viper has been spruced up to make up for errors experienced in the previous Viper, with higher quality materials used and an increase in cabin space. The upmarket GTS version will come with full leather interior, an 18 speaker sound system, aluminium wheels and a two-mode (track and street) adjustable suspension system with Bilstein brakes. 

On the outside, the SRT Viper still borrows from the previous Viper with the extra long hood and double-bubble roof, both of which are made of carbon fibre now. Overall, the SRT Viper looks more refined and will still rip you apart if you give it the chance.

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