Copyright © 2008 4 Square Media http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry Sun, 9 Nov 2008 08:14:00 GMT Industry on www.smarthouse.com.au newsfeed.sichbo.ca http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/D6M9X6H2 Panasonic is set to become a massive consumer electronics Company next year when they take over the struggling Sanyo Electric. Turnover will be over $116 Billion with the acquisition set to deliver Panasonic additional expertise in batteries and solar panels two of the biggest growth areas going forward for the consumer electronics industry. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:14:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/D6M9X6H2 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20081109071724fe37f.gif http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/S3A2C8B8 Australians may have an electric car in a few years and recharge it at special plug-in points at home, the office or shopping centres. Energy pusher AGL and finance group Macquarie Capital signed with international group Better Place to provide infrastructure to support the project. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:04:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/S3A2C8B8 Computer Daily News http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20081027080640acf29.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/C7P7S2S6 The cash strapped NSW Government is investigating the use of digital speed cameras that will monitor drivers’ average speed on roads from the start of a trip to the end of a trip.Currently being tested in the UK the camera are expected to be big revenue earners. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:52:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/C7P7S2S6 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20081015075640d0e7d.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/C7X3F9W9 RACV subsidiary Intelematics has begun testing a new free-to-air service that will allow radio stations to deliver traffic flow information directly to motorists’ digital radios, including time taken to travel along motorways and major arterial roads. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:33:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/C7X3F9W9 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008100902355457569.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/D6S5N3U8 After two years of courting JVC and Kenwood have finally revealed what their long-awaited merger will deliver with an announcement that their primary focus will be the car electronics business, a market that will take them smack up against Pioneer Electronics. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:57:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/D6S5N3U8 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200810030759082e292.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/B7U5E3M2 First they hid round corners now traffic wardens are using the latest in detection technology to nick people who overstay in a parking bay. And guess what? Local councils who lost millions in the recent Wall Street melt down are groveling to get their hands on the new money generator sensors Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:03:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/B7U5E3M2 David Richards http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/K5V2M2J7 The launch by NuVo of a new distributed multi zone audio system that can operate over a common old electrical wiring network without the need for addditional cables is a major step forward for home owners who do not have the money or the capacity to run new sound and ethernet cables. Described as ideal for the retro fit renovation the new system according to NuVo can be installed in a day by an electrican. But what is Powerline HomePlug technology and how advanced is it. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:56:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/K5V2M2J7 Steve Gardner, Brian Markwalter,Larry Yonge http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200808210518549d7a9.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/E5X7R8K9 Car stereo is on the nose with the humble iPod cannibalising sales. Among those set to be hurt are Kenwood, Alpine Electronics and Pioneer Electronics. Instead drivers are investing in a new generation of navigation systems that are not made by the traditional car sound manufacturers. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:48:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/E5X7R8K9 David Richards & USA Today http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080818030717604a5.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/N5F5E6C3 Sony Australia has announced a structural change to its consumer AV / IT sales division to “reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering an effective and efficient model for its retail partners”, according to the company. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:13:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/N5F5E6C3 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080704111441b1524.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/S4H7G5S2 According to reports, Sanyo Electric may jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for the next-generation hybrid vehicles for Honda Motor and Ford, the company said. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:23:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/S4H7G5S2 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080618082451968e8.jpg