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CES 2013: Harman Shows Automotive Infotainment Platforms

At CES this year, Harman International Industries Inc. is showing off its automotive ‘infotainment' platform offerings, available for OEMs.

Frank Lenk Published: 01/10/2013 01:05:20 PM UTC

CES 2013: Pioneer Expands Automotive Line

CES 2013: Pioneer Expands Automotive Line

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. has announced some significant additions to its line of automotive electronics. This includes several new in-dash navigation systems and multimedia DVD players, as well as extension of some of the company's key software features.

Frank Lenk Published: 01/10/2013 01:02:00 PM UTC

Ted's Take: Apple's Lightning Connector Needs Systems from 12V Aftermarket

Ted's Take: Apple's Lightning Connector Needs Systems from 12V Aftermarket

For many consumers, Apple's abandonment of the old 30-pin connector for its iOS devices probably came and went without any major effect. The new Lightning connector introduced with the iPhone 5 has created some challenges for the 12V aftermarket

Ted Kritsonis Published: 12/17/2012 02:14:45 PM UTC

TomTom Updates Android App

TomTom Updates Android App

TomTom has released a new update to its navigation app for the Android platform, optimizing it for use with the latest slew of handsets, including the Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X, and Google Nexus 4.

Christine Persaud Published: 12/06/2012 09:23:12 AM UTC

Magellan Creates GPS/Back-up Camera Combo Kit

Magellan Creates GPS/Back-up Camera Combo Kit

Magellan's new RoadMate 5255T-LM is a combination GPS navigation system and back-up camera kit that is being sold as a complete safety package for Canadian drivers.

Christine Persaud Published: 12/03/2012 09:47:15 AM UTC

First Electric Vehicle to be Named Motor Trend Car of the Year Goes On Sale In Toronto

First Electric Vehicle to be Named Motor Trend Car of the Year Goes On Sale In Toronto

The electrically powered Tesla Model S has been named Car of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine, and will be on sale at the automaker's brand new showroom in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre starting Friday.

Wally Hucker Published: 11/14/2012 04:22:01 PM UTC

Alpine Electronics Partners with Gentec International

Alpine Electronics Partners with Gentec International

Gentec International has announced that it will take over Canadian sales, marketing and service for Alpine 12V products beginning January 1, 2013.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/31/2012 04:33:02 PM UTC

Ted's Take: Aftermarket Head Units Not Playing Nice with Apple's iOS 6

Ted's Take: Aftermarket Head Units Not Playing Nice with Apple's iOS 6

Apple's launch of both the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 have lingered a bit because of the bad press over the new Maps app, and the Lightning connector. For aftermarket 12V manufacturers, iOS 6 seems to have impacted how drivers are using the head units...

Ted Kritsonis Published: 10/22/2012 01:00:01 PM UTC

Nokia Announces New NAVTEQ Map Support to OEMs, Aftermarket

Nokia Announces New NAVTEQ Map Support to OEMs, Aftermarket

Nokia made multiple announcements today confirming that it will be supplying NAVTEQ maps and distribution for BMW, Mercedes and Hyundai, as well as Pioneer and Garmin.

Ted Kritsonis Published: 09/27/2012 02:32:53 PM UTC

Ted's Take: Self-Driving Cars Could be Less than a Decade Away - Will it be a Smooth Ride?

Ted's Take: Self-Driving Cars Could be Less than a Decade Away - Will it be a Smooth Ride?

Only a couple of weeks ago, a report from KPMG and the Center for Automotive Research in the U.S. predicted that self-driving vehicles would be freely sold on the market by 2019. That's far sooner than some consumers might have even considered...

Ted Kritsonis Published: 08/20/2012 02:08:28 PM UTC

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