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 on-screen interfaces to provide an intuitive,
easy-to-use user experience, Dual said.
