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TomTom Updates iPhone AppBy Amy Gilroy, November 12, 2009Concord, Mass. - TomTom added several new features to its $99 GPS app for the iPhone through a free update that is pending approval by Apple. More
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New GPS Rear View MirrorBy Amy Gilroy, November 11, 2009Linden, Mich. -Directus Navigation introduced a car rear view mirror with built-in touch-screen GPS navigation. More
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iPod Touch Now A PNDBy Amy Gilroy, November 11, 2009
Heathrow, Fla. - Dual Electronics will ship later this month one of the first kits to convert an iPod Touch to a portable navigation device.
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New ‘Virtual CD Changer' Debuted For CarBy Amy Gilroy, November 11, 2009Las Vegas - Rosen Entertainment introduced what may be the first "virtual CD changer" in a car radio, under it's A/V-navigation line of factory replacement radios. More
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First Mobile DTV Car Tuner At $499By Amy Gilroy, November 9, 2009
City of Industry, Calif. - The first market-ready Mobile DTV tuner for the car was shown by Concept Enterprises, in a $499-suggested tuner due in early December.
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Sirius Kicks Off Most Aggressive Ad CampaignBy Amy Gilroy, November 5, 2009
New York - Sirius XM said it will launch its most aggressive advertising campaign to date on Nov. 15 to promote the brand during the fourth quarter.
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Alarms, Etc. Starts TV Ad CampaignBy TWICE Staff, November 4, 2009Lakeland, Fla. - Three-store retailer Alarms, Etc. is launching its first holiday TV ad campaign, despite "the great recession." More
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Garmin Targets $99-$119 PNDs For Black FridayBy Amy Gilroy, November 4, 2009Cayman Islands - In an unexpectedly strong third quarter, Garmin reported a higher net income, and said its selling prices for portable navigation device (PND) increased. More
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4G Car Prototype DisplayedAmy Gilroy, November 4, 2009New York - Toyota and a group of technology companies have developed a prototype of the first 4G-connected car electronics system. More
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12-Volt Group Raises $100KBy Amy Gilroy, November 4, 2009Las Vegas - The car electronics 12-Volt Initiative said it has raised more than a third of its $300,000 goal to finance an industrywide campaign to raise awareness of car electronics aftermarket products. More
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AT&T CruiseCast Ceases ActivationsAmy Gilroy, November 2, 2009
Vienna, Va. - The beleaguered AT&T CruiseCast live video-for-the car satellite service stopped taking new orders and is refunding consumers who purchased equipment.
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NPD Puts Holiday Research OnlineTWICE Staff, November 2, 2009Port Washington, N.Y. - The NPD Group, a leading market research firm, has launched of a new online resource for information on consumer spending during holiday 2009. More
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XM Ships SkyDock For iPhone, iPod TouchBy Amy Gilroy, November 2, 2009
New York -Sirius XM said its XM SkyDock is now available at the Apple Store, Best Buy, Radio Shack, Crutchfield and independent retailers.
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Garmin Debuts Dual Purpose GPSBy Amy Gilroy, November 2, 2009Olathe, Kan. -Garmin introduced a dual-purpose aviation/car portable GPS device that uses a touch screen. More
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Pioneer Drops Premier BrandAmy Gilroy, November 2, 2009Long Beach, Calif. - Pioneer is dropping its Premier car audio brand that has been offered as a limited distribution label for more than 20 years. More
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Chrysler Offers FLO TVBy Amy Gilroy, October 30, 2009Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler announced it will become the first car maker to offer FLO TV's live TV system in the car this December. More
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Ford Considers Open Sync AppsBy Amy Gilroy, October 29, 2009Dearborn, Mich. - Ford Motor Company is experimenting with an open app development environment for its radios that could impact the Ford Sync. More
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MSN Direct Goes DarkBy Amy Gilroy, October 29, 2009Redmond, Wash. -Microsoft's MSN Direct's real-time traffic service used in many portable navigation devices (PNDs) will go dark as of Jan. 1, 2012, said Microsoft. More
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Google Intro's Turn-By-Turn: Shakes up NaviAmy Gilroy, October 28, 2009Mountain View, Calif. - Google rocked the navigation industry Wednesday, on news that its new Google Maps for Mobile service delivers free turn-by-turn navigation on a smartphone-a feature that often cost $99 or $10/month until now. More
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"New MERA" Launched For 12-Volt IndustryBy Amy Gilroy, October 28, 2009North Andover, Mass. - After finalizing contracts, the Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association (MERA) has been officially purchased by InstallerNet, and its name has been changed slightly to the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association, now referred to as the "new MERA." More
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