Car Electronics

NEW YORK — Steelmate USA added 12 backup-camera models to its iPark lineup, and Magellan announced that its $299-suggested RoadMate 9055 PND with 7-inch...

LAS VEGAS – Kenwood came to International CES to launch new programs to reach Internet-connected consumers and tamp down on predatory Internet pricing by...

LAS VEGAS – JVC Mobile has devised a way to turn lower priced car A/V head units into more expensive navigation systems. Full Power...

LAS VEGAS — Directed Electronics announced plans at International CES to upgrade its SmartStart system, which lets users send remote-start and door-lock commands via...

LAS VEGAS — JVC Mobile is making a lot of changes to this year’s mobile electronics lineup. JVC is adding head-unit control of iPhone-stored...

LAS VEGAS – Korean supplier Digital Stream Technology is coming to the show with a pair of RCA-brand ATSC-M/H (Mobile/Handheld) TV tuners that will...

LAS VEGAS — Alpine is expanding its selection of Pandora-controlling head units to four models from one, launching its first A/V-navigation unit with built-in...

LAS VEGAS — Clarion is coming to International CES in an expansive mood. The mobile electronics supplier is expanding its selection of head units...

LAS VEGAS – Sony’s mobile electronics group is coming to International CES to launch its first two head units that control an Internet-radio smartphone...

LAS VEGAS — Kenwood is launching its first nine automotive head units with Pandora Internet radio control, offering its first head unit with two...

LAS VEGAS — Dual is coming to CES with its first line of car audio products targeted exclusively to independent retailers and 12- volt...

LAS VEGAS – Pioneer is stepping up its commitment to Internet radio in the car, expanding its selection of head units that control an...

NEW YORK — FLO TV has begun offering a rebate to cover the full purchase price, excluding taxes and shipping, of FLO TV products...

NEW YORK — The planned fourth-quarter 2011 launch of Satellite Radio 2.0 service could give satellite- radio retailers a lift after enduring years of...

NEW YORK — Many factors that impeded FLO TV’s consumer adoption aren’t factors that would hamper the success of ATSC Mobile/Handheld (M/H) service, some...

SAN FRANCISCO —Ford went to the CTIA convention here to announce the launch of a software developers kit (SDK) that will enable app developers...

NEW YORK — Automakers are showing more interest than aftermarket suppliers in integrating DTS Neural Surround with HD Radio to decode Neural-encoded 5.1 broadcasts...

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF . — Smartphones could influence the direction of vehicle-infotainment systems as much as they have affected the MP3 player, in-vehicle telephony...

Alpharetta, Ga. – A sizable percentage of U.S. adults want to replace their car stereo system or add such features as HD Radio, Internet...

Columbia, Md. – Radio broadcasters are waiting for further growth in the installed base of HD Radios before they resume a more aggressive pace...

SAN DIEGO — FLO TV has reduced its one-year and three-year prepaid subscription prices through Sept. 30 when purchased with an installed invehicle FLO...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. — Chris Cook has been appointed as the new executive director of the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association (MERA), replacing Barry Vogel....

NEW YORK – As with many of its CE categories, Walmart goes for the less-is-more approach when it comes to car electronics SKUs. Locations...

ALPHARETTA, GA.— American consumers are on the fence about their desire for a free or subscription-based Mobile DTV service that delivers content to handheld...

CLEARWATER, FLA. — AAMP of America is bringing back the Phoenix Gold brand in a big way since the company purchased the brand from...

NEW YORK — A turnaround in the installed car A/V and navigation systems has begun. The double-digit downturn in the car electronics market ended...

NEW YORK — Ford’s second-generation Sync system and new MyFord Touch user interface will appear in cars for the first time during the summer,...

SAN FRANCISCO — GPS Angel upgraded its V4 red-light camera and speed-camera detector with a new model that operates on a rechargeable lithium- ion...

VISTA, CALIF. — Directed Electronics’ SmartStart remote-start app, previously available for iPhones, is now available for BlackBerrys. The company also began shipping new two-way...

CYPRESS, CALIF. — JVC will focus on navigation for its next online viral-video campaign launching in the spring. The third annual Turn Me On...