True iPod® car integration has gone from being a hopeful dream to an expected feature for many. For those consumers who still suffer from separation anxiety with their iPod every time they get in the car, new options for an unadulterated iPod experience on the road are available for 2008 from Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions. Alpine announced today its full line of second-generation in-dash iPod integration, with three Digital Media Receivers that provide seamless control of consumers’ favorite digital media sources…

With more states now enacting laws requiring hands-free cell phone usage, consumers need to be more focused than ever on having in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions for their communication and entertainment devices. Alpine has the answer: the new eX-10 Advanced iPod® Controller with Bluetooth®. The eX-10 is a new dash-top solution for iPod playback and Bluetooth connectivity that works with any vehicle’s FM radio system. The eX-10 is a no-installation product that consists of a 2.4-inch full color display unit that sits on top of the dash, a remote control and a power module that plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter…

The era when consumers had to choose between listening only to AM/FM radio or to CDs while driving is over. These days, the number of digital entertainment and content choices while on the road is expanding exponentially. Alpine takes the lead in bringing all-digital HD Radio™ broadcast content into the car with the new TUA-T550HD HD Radio tuner. This innovative add-on not only enables consumers to receive new audio channels and static-free HD Radio content in their cars, it is the first to introduce iTunes® Tagging to the automotive environment…

Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy about what they want for the in-car environment. Not only do they want access to their digital sources while on the road, they also demand a quality listening experience from these sources. Alpine offers four new 2008 in-dash head units that make it simple for consumers to get the most out of their driving experience. With easy connectivity to the latest digital media and entertainment sources such as iPod®, satellite radio, HD Radio™ and Bluetooth®, the new 2008 CD head units offer innovative solutions for every consumer…

The car’s interior is not meant for listeners to hear music the way the artist intended. The odd shapes and variety of materials significantly distort sound, making the listening experience less than ideal. Last year, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., introduced IMPRINT™, a revolutionary sound processing architecture that automatically overcomes the inherent acoustical challenges found inside the vehicle, resulting in a rich, enveloping listening experience. This year, Alpine breaks fresh ground with the introduction of the PXA-H100 IMPRINT Audio Processor…

As the demand for navigation continues to intensify, the one-size-fits-all approach is no longer applicable. Consumers now want choices. Some may find that a portable device is all they need, while others may want a more robust in-dash system. Still others may want the flexibility of both. Alpine now offers a brand-new option for consumers that fits their unique driving lifestyle with a higher level of on the road accuracy: the new PND-K3 portable navigation device (PND). The slim, lightweight PND-K3, which is available in two versions, combines remarkable ease-of-use with natural voice text-to-speech technology and superior vehicle-positioning technology…

Alpine announced its 2008 product line up today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This year’s line up boasts a diverse offering to meet consumers’ entertainment needs on the road – and new this year – on the water. In addition to the new marine line, Alpine also introduced an all-new portable navigation device and a second-generation series of iPod® receivers. Alpine’s exhibit is in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, meeting room N101…

One of the best ways to make music sound great in the car is to upgrade the speakers. With better car audio speakers on board, drivers can enjoy more realistic sound with better bass and clearer high frequencies, and hear details in the music that they may have never heard before. To get this kind of performance, Alpine has speakers available to match almost any car and budget. The new Type-S Series speakers lead the line up for 2008 as the perfect factory upgrade solution with sizes to fit almost any vehicle.

“Upgrading car speakers is a great way to bring out the full potential of the audio gear in the car…