Dual To Offer OE-Fit Car A/V, Nav Systems

By Joseph Palenchar -- TWICE, 1/11/2012

#CES Las Vegas - Dual will join a growing list of aftermarket autosound suppliers offering OE-fit car-A/V and navigation systems that integrate with vehicles' electronics systems.

The first prototype receivers are on display in Booth 1818 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The first products will be available in the second half.

Dual and Korean parent Namsung, are teaming up with Coagent, China's largest supplier of custom OEM-fit A/V receivers, to jointly develop OE-fit products for the North American market. Namsung is the largest independent automotive electronics manufacturer in Korea.

Coagent will provide a comprehensive lineup of multimedia systems compatible with the CAN-BUS OEM databus system, which is used by such global automobile brands as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others, Dual said. Namsung, an aftermarket car A/V manufacturer of more than 40 years, will contribute its knowledge of graphical onscreen interfaces to provide an intuitive, easy-to-use user experience, Dual said.