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Carmakers To Put Digital Radios Into New Models
More and more carmakers are adding digital radio tuners in their bid to add the latest electronics in new models, according to USA Today.


Portable DVD Irons Out Travel Bumps
Panasonic Australia has introduced two new models in their range of portable DVD players – the DVD-LS86 and DVD-LS83 – designed so passengers can enjoy entertainment when travelling by road, train, plane; or for at-home viewing.


Harman Sign Automotive Deal With Bowers & Wilkins
Harman International has announced they have signed a global alliance with the Bowers & Wilkins.


Philips Launches New Portable DVD Players
Philips Electronics has released two new 7” portable DVD players to its range, called the PET722 and the PET718.


Rock Solid Car Speakers From Pioneer
Pioneer has unveiled a new car speaker that is made from basalt, a volcanic rock that claims to 'improve' the speakers’ sound quality.


JBL Rolls Out Two New Car Subwoofer Boxes
JBL has released two new subwoofer boxes; the GT5-1204BR single bass-reflex, and the large GT5-2402BR dual bass-reflex.


Sony Expands Car Entertainment Products
Sony has launched seven new sleek head units that feature various functions as well as five new speakers that deliver the best high performance in-car audio.


Pioneer Launches In-Car CD Player For iPod
Pioneer has launched two new in-car CD players designed for improving sound quality and connectivity for all portable music devices, including the Apple iPod.


The Hottest Tech On The Road
If you spend a lot of time on the road, gear up your car with these Road Warrior essentials, spanning GPS navigation systems, in-car sound systems and Bluetooth devices.


B&W Fit Out New Luxury Jaguar
Last year loudspeaker specialist Bowers & Wilkins helped create the Jaguar C-XF concept car. The C-XF has now spawned the new Jag XF, and B&W will be the driving force behind the sound system.


JBL Amp Pimps Your Ride For Summer
The new GTO car-audio amplifiers from JBL are guaranteed to power the hot summer ahead, the company says.


Pioneer Gets Serious With Car Audio
Pioneer will launch a complete range of audiophile-grade in-car speakers and sound equipment for music-lovers on-the-go, including two CD tuners, two speaker systems, and various subwoofer and amplifier models.


Hi Fi Gear Takes Off In Cars
Australians have always been in love with their cars and music. Now they want a new level of music gear in their cars along with navigation gear and iPods. In the luxury car market brands likke Jag, Lexus, BMW and Audi are lining up with some of the biggest Hi Fi brands in the world in an effort to meet the demands of their clients.


B&W Brings Premium Sound To Jaguar
Now this is a top-end alliance – luxury car maker Jaguar has teamed up with high-end HiFi brand Bowers & Wilkins to create the C-XF, a concept car, unveiled at the recent Detroit Motor Show.


Sony Launches In-Car Entertainment Range
Just in time for the Easter long weekend driving holidays, Sony has launched a new range of in-car entertainment gear including Bluetooth enabled head units that can play mp3s and in-car monitors to watch movies.


Put Music In Your Car And Run Your Car On Music
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) said it is working on a new standard to connect portable devices such as MP3 players to cars that use the MOST network.


Entry-Level Sub From Boston Acoustics
Boston Acoustics has unveiled a new series of subwoofers for the entry-level market.


Put An iPod In Your Car And Run Your Car On Music
First it was BMW now Ford, Mazda, and General Motors maker of the Commodore, have caught the iPod bug after Apple Computer said it has teamed up with three major automakers to link its popular iPod music player with car stereos, laying down a new challenge to a fragmented radio industry. The move will have a major impact on the likes of Belkin who make in car iPod accesories and radio stations who play music.


iPod On The Road
Apple has confirmed that it is joining forces with some of the major vehicle makers in the US to integrate the iPod into car stereos.


TEAC In-Car Entertainment
TEAC has unveiled the latest addition to its in-car entertainment range, priced at under $500.


JBL GTO 7 Series
The new 7 series of JBL's Grand Touring (GTO) loudspeakers for cars will be in stores at the end of July, the manufacturer has announced.


MP3 Powered Cars Are Cool
More than a quarter of consumers own MP3 player equipment for their vehicles, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association.


Pioneer CD Tuners Get Bluetooth
Pioneer has announced a new range of CD receivers featuring Bluetooth which enables users to make calls via their car audio system.


BMW First To Get THX Spec Approval
BMW is to offer the first THX-certified car audio system in a European vehicle.


Sony Revolutionise Portable Car MP3
Sony is set to revolutionise in-car sound with a new range of portable-friendly CD receivers, including a head-unit with an inbuilt 1GB of memory.


Audi $15K Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Audi showcased its optional B & O audio system for the S8 at the Melbourne Motor Show.


Chrysler To Support iPod From Factory
Millions of U.S. Chryslers, Jeeps and Dodges will support iPod from the factory in 2006


Toyota’s Flat-Out SUV
NXT flat-panel speakers will feature in the roof lining of Toyota’s mass-produced FJ Cruiser SUV in North America from March 2006.


Low-Key Antenna For Car TV
HiTV Communications, distributors of the HiTV Pure mobile digital receiver has released two new hi-powered DTV antennas, including one discrete transparent device.


Audi B&O & Samsung Car Entertainment Coming
B&O Audi and Samsung have teamed up to deliver a new generation of in car entertainment that combines a brand new Samsung 30GB MP3 phone with a new B&O in car sound system.


New Portable DVD Player
Heading for a long car journey with the kids? If so, then NECs new portable DVD player maybe just the thing for you.



 



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