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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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'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...
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