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Jeep® Blazes New Trails and Adds Even More Adventure with TripCast™ Free iPhone App
Auburn Hills, MI (July 12, 2010)—The Jeep® brand today announced the launch of TripCast, an easy-to-use, free, iPhone app and Website that enables Jeep enthusiasts to plan a trip, share an electronic scrapbook of the adventure and upload photos, video, audio clips and status updates to Facebook and Twitter.
The application allows family and friends to follow a traveler’s trip in real time via the Web or an iPhone.
Also included in the application is a “Points of Adventure” function which offers those looking for their next adventure more than 250,000 outdoor recreation spots in the United States.
"TripCast enables everyone with a sense of adventure to plan a trip, share it with friends as their journey
unfolds, and find new spots to explore," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler
Group. "This new app is perfect for Jeep fans, and anyone who enjoys getting out, having fun, and
sharing that fun with friends."
TripCast is free and compatible with 3G, 3GS and 4G iPhones. Family and friends are
able to follow traveler’s trips and download the app via jeeptripcast.com.
Key features of the TripCast application include:
• Web and mobile interface
• Track your Path – Enables the user to track their path in real time
• Share with Friends – Determine what and how much of a trip to share via the Public, Invite and
Private settings
• The Public setting shares information with everyone; Invite allows the user to invite friends to follow
the trip and the Private setting allows only the user to view the information
• TripCast also notifies users when a friend is in the area and can coordinate a chat
• Post your Finds – Photos, video, audio and text can be posted and shared with friends and all content
can be viewed “on location” on a map in real-time
• Trip is downloadable via Google Earth as well
• Points of Adventure – Discover new spots with more than 250,000 outdoor recreation locations by
category including parks, bike paths, camping, ski resorts and more
• Create playlists and listen to music while using the app
• Create a personal user profile and customizable Jeep® avatar
• Save and view personal or friends’ trips, in real time or for later, on the Web and iPhone
TripCast can be downloaded free from the TripCast Web site, www.jeeptripcast.com or from the iTunes App Store using “Jeep” or “Trip” as search words.
About Jeep®
Built on nearly 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability,
craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep® brand delivers an
open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners
with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence. To schedule a Jeep® test drive, call, text or email Stephanie Bailey at 706-699-0391.
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