Topic: Uconnect

A listener and Chrysler owner disputes the viral story of a Jeep being remotely hacked, arguing that the Uconnect system lacks the physical actuators to control steering or transmission. The host's attempts to contact Chrysler's PR department for clarification were met with silence, suggesting the company may be avoiding the topic.

A Wired magazine report demonstrated hackers remotely taking control of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee's engine and braking systems. The hosts review technical critiques of the hack, suggesting some elements may have been exaggerated or required physical access to the vehicle's firmware. The discussion links the reality of car hacking to the suspicious death of journalist Michael Hastings, whose vehicle crashed at high speed in 2013.