Alpine today announced that its PND-K3 portable navigation plus Bluetooth® system is now available for $349.95 at participating retailers in the U.S.

The PND-K3 is the company’s third-generation portable navigation device. Totally redesigned with a new, slim form factor and updated user interface, the all-in-one PND-K3 combines superior vehicle positioning with Bluetooth hands-free technology.

The PND-K3 has OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning for optimal vehicle tracking…

When it comes to entertainment in the car, radio remains the primary source for music, news, sports and other updates. For consumers who want improved sound quality and more content choices without subscription fees, upgrading to HD Radio™ Technology is a simple solution. Alpine is now shipping the new TUA-T550HD tuner, so that consumers can have all-digital HD Radio broadcast content in the car.

The unit is a small hide-away box that can be connected to any of Alpine’s 2007-2008 model Ai-NET head units to add HD Radio reception as a source…

Alpine today introduced a new product that provides a multitude of entertainment options and navigation in one sleek in-dash system. The IVA-W203/P1 audio/video/navigation (AVN) system offers drivers touch-screen control over various digital media sources, Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity and navigation…

As more and more states require “hands-free” cell phone use while driving, Alpine offers a new Bluetooth® solution for in-car use. The new KCE-350BT Bluetooth Interface Module is now available to aid drivers by allowing hands-free conversations to be handled through the vehicle’s sound system. The new KCE-350BT is a fully integrated solution that works with all of Alpine’s Bluetooth-ready 2007 and 2008 model head units, including the IVA-D106, IVA-W505 and IVA-W203 Mobile Multimedia Stations™ with touch screen monitors…

Alpine today announced its eX-10 Advanced iPod® Controller with Bluetooth™ is now available at a newly reduced price of $180 SRI.

With the eX-10, drivers no longer have to buy two separate products to use both their iPod and hands-free Bluetooth devices. The eX-10 on-dash solution enables consumers to upgrade their car by adding iPod control and Bluetooth hands-free calling features, with all audio transmitted through the car’s factory sound system. The eX-10 consists of a 2.4-inch color TFT display monitor that can be installed on top of the car’s dash, a wireless remote control and a power module that plugs into the car’s cigarette lighter…

With today’s on-the-go lifestyle, the portable navigation device (PND) is becoming a ubiquitous part of the driving experience. Consumers now demand both exceptional navigation performance and ease-of-use; sleek aesthetics are important, too. Answering this demand, Alpine today announced it is shipping the PND-K3 all-in-one portable navigation plus Bluetooth® hands-free system. The PND-K3’s natural voice text-to-speech and superior vehicle positioning technology work together for a seamless and accurate navigation and cellular hands-free experience…

Alpine announced its IVA-W505 Mobile Multimedia Station™ ($1,100 SRI) is now shipping to authorized Alpine dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The IVA-W505 is a full-featured DVD/CD/MP3/AAC/WMA/DivX audio/video head unit that boasts a new, intuitive graphical interface and touch-screen control over virtually any digital media source in the car, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity…

Car enthusiasts know that upgrading their vehicles can be almost addictive. Once they start with one item, their enthusiasm for more grows. But taking that first step can be intimidating, leaving consumers wondering where to start without jumping into a complete overhaul. For those consumers who want to improve the sound of their system, but don’t want to purchase separate amplifiers, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is offering a new Head Unit Power Pack expansion module. The KTP-445 packs big power in a small space, providing an easy power upgrade for improved sound quality…

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. offers an integrated in-vehicle XM® Satellite Radio solution with the XM Mini-Tuner. The XM Mini-Tuner is a portable subscription that can be used in the car. When connected to any Alpine 2008 head unit, XM Satellite Radio can be accessed with on-screen channel and song tag information…

Regular visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) have come to know that Alpine produces extravagant demo cars, which are debuted at the show. With each passing year, the Alpine demo cars get more elaborate with custom body fabrication, redesigned interiors and motorization, leading visitors to declare, ”What will you do next year? You’ll have to make something that isn’t even a car!”

For 2008, Alpine’s Advanced Application R&D Team of Gary Bell, Brent Davison and Steve Brown took these comments literally and made something that is not a car – they fabricated a custom sport boat…