Sony today announced the new Sony DSX-S300BT and DSX-S200X car stereos each featuring Sony’s TuneTray™, an internal mechanical compartment for an iPod or other USB devices. These new car steros are ideal for users of iPod®, iPhone®, Walkman® and other digital music players who are looking for a convenient, high-quality audio experience in their car.

On command, the sleek front faceplate of each stereo will flip down and outputs the TuneTray compartment, complete with an iPod adapter, for quick connection to music players. Once connected to a device, the stereo flips back up and maintains standard functionality…

JVC introduced another innovation in the 12-volt industry with the 2010 release of the KW-NT3HDT. This flagship model features the best of JVC in-dash technology, as well as some of the latest features available on the market for navigation units. The main features of the JVC NT3HDT are the Total Traffic+ HD Network navigation, complete iPod/iPhone integration, and user customization features…

Fans of Pandora Internet Radio now can enjoy an integrated Pandora experience in the car with the iDA-X305S Digital Media Receiver, currently shipping from Alpine The iDA-X305S is the world’s first receiver to provide direct, in-dash control of Pandora Internet Radio for the in-vehicle environment.

Pandora is a free, personalized Internet radio service that allows users to create their own stations with music they like, based on musical characteristics from an artist or song. The iDA-X305S gives users control of their Pandora stations via the iPhone®…

Kenwood USA Corporation announces the initial retail delivery of its flagship multimedia/navigation DVD receiver, the DNX9960 ($2,000.00 suggested retail price).

Specifically engineered and manufactured exclusively for the Kenwood Excelon retailer network, the DNX9960 offers more enhancements over last year’s top-of-the-line model, including advanced 3-D navigation technology by Garmin which offers three-dimensional buildings and landmarks with many images being photo-realistic. Lane Assist with Junction View is a new feature designed to reduce highway interchange confusion and improve driving safety…

Blaupunkt presents its Car Audio Range 2010 at the AMICOM 2010 trade fair. Apart from the latest car radios San Francisco 300 and Toronto 400BT the new loudspeaker and amplifier models of the GT series which has been successful for years and sold a million times will be presented. Completely new within the product portfolio (product range) are the powerful loudspeakers and subwoofers of the GT Power series.

The first AMICOM trade fair in Leipzig from April 10 to 14 expects more than a hundred manufacturers of the in-car entertainment, communication and navigation technology…

Kicker introduced a true high-performance subwoofer with a reduced mounting depth a few years back, and it was met with immediate success. Who wouldn’t want a subwoofer that pounds insanely from the slimmest locations? The next generation of Kicker CompVT Subwoofer slides into door panels and other tight fits in 2010.

Four options are available that deliver real KICKER bass and take serious power. The 12-inch CVT12 and 10-inch CVT10 easily handle 400 watts RMS (800w peak) without hesitation, and if you want to go even smaller, an 8- or 6.5-inch option hammers from the slimmest locations…

Alpine today announced that the company is shipping its new INA-W900 All-in-One Audio/Video/Navigation Receiver. Large icons, direct source buttons and a simplified intuitive interface allow drivers to easily manage navigation functions and control all of their digital sources and driver-assist products when on the move.

The INA-W900 AM/FM/CD/DVD receiver has a built-in proprietary navigation system, including pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada with more than 6 million Points of Interest (POIs) and voice-guided turn-by-turn driving instruction. The system also uses Alpine’s innovative OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning to deliver a superior navigation experience…

Today’s subwoofers have come a long way from their big, bulky predecessors. Alpine takes subwoofer design one step further with a new addition to its Type-R line up: two high-performance, thin subwoofers. In addition to the new thin options, Alpine has completely redesigned its popular Type-R 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofer models to handle more power and excursion for maximum ground-pounding bass and excellent efficiency.

“Alpine’s new Type-R thin subwoofers are an incredible value for the technology and performance they deliver,” said Mike Anderson, assistant vice president, sales and marketing, Alpine Electronics…

With many consumers looking to get more mileage out of their current vehicles, simple upgrades to their existing sound systems make it possible to add their favorite entertainment sources, and keep their cars up-to-date with the latest technology. Alpine offers three new in-dash CD head units for 2010 that allow consumers to integrate their favorite digital media and entertainment options to get the most out of their time behind the wheel.

Offering connectivity to iPod®, iPhone®, satellite radio, HD Radio™ and Bluetooth® wireless technology, the new head units enable consumers to create a high-quality system that fits their entertainment desires…

Having the right boating equipment is vital to having a great experience on the water – and that includes entertainment essentials. Answering that call for superior marine audio systems, Alpine today announced the latest addition to the company’s high-powered, rugged marine offerings, the CDA-118M 1.8-DIN head unit with IPx5 water protection. With the addition of the new CDA-118M to Alpine’s existing robust marine line up of head units, digital amplifiers, speakers, a subwoofer and remote controls, boaters have the flexibility to build a complete custom sound system to suit their needs…