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…

Eclipse announced today the AVN726E, its latest addition to the popular ECLIPSE brand of AVN products. ECLIPSE introduced the AVN concept of a head unit based of three core points of a perfect fit, comfort + awareness and integrated technology, in order to promote driving safety and comfort. Since 2004, ECLIPSE has put the AVN on the market, and got high evaluations continuously. The AVN726E was named Best of Innovations 2009 in its category by the Consumer Electronics Association as well as being chosen as an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of three high-value CD receivers with enhanced connectivity to external media devices, made possible by Kenwood’s advanced USB technology platform.

The KDC-448U ($200.00 suggested retail price) is An iPod solution designed with the iPod enthusiast in mind. The LCD display can show three lines of text that shows song, album title and artist simultaneously. Or, if larger text is desired, the display can be switched from three lines to two large-text lines for easier reading of information…

Kenwood USA Corporation, bolstering its leadership position in the area of factory radio connectivity, announces its latest product innovation in the CarPortal™ family of factory radio integration solutions. The KOS-A300 ($320 suggested retail price) provides an elegant and seamless method of integrating multiple audio sources such as the Microsoft Zune, iPod, iPhone, satellite radio, HD Radio and mass storage devices to just about any factory radio system (optional iPod, HD Radio and satellite radio accessories are required). The KOS-A300 is the first product manufactured by Kenwood that features Microsoft Zune connectivity…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of the two new in-dash digital media controller/receivers designed specifically for users of the Apple iPod, iPod Video, iTouch, iPhone, Microsoft’s Zune and Pandora internet radio.

The intended user is a dedicated portable media enthusiast and travels exclusively with digital music and video files instead of conventional CDs and DVDs. This user may have also embraced the discovery of new music via Pandora internet radio. Because of the unique and specialized application of these receivers, the CD transport has been eliminated…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. released two new digital media receivers and five CD models to complete its lineup of 2014 in-dash single DIN receivers. Designed specifically for smartphone consumers, the digital media receivers, MVH-X360BT and MVH-X560BT, feature enhanced connectivity, control and music playback from a smartphone in lieu of a traditional CD player mechanism…

Eclipse announced today the AVN726EE, its latest addition to the popular line of AV Navigation products. This new product is the latest realization of the company’s AV Navigation concept which revolves around the three core points of a perfect fit, comfort + awareness and integrated technology, in order to promote driving safety and comfort. Since 2005, ECLIPSE has been selling the AV Navigation on the European market. The AVN726EE is a dedicated version for the European market of the award-winning AVN726E which was named Best of Innovations 2009 in its category by the Consumer Electronics Association in U.S.A.…

Alpine has shattered all previous notions of what can be done in the dashboard with the debut of the largest Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) system in the North American aftermarket. The X009 system will be unveiled today at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place Jan. 7-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Two years ago, Alpine introduced the groundbreaking INE-Z928HD AVN system with an 8-inch WVGA screen, the only one available for the aftermarket AVN system throughout 2012 and 2013…

The market for portable navigation devices (PND) is more competitive than ever. In response to market changes, Alpine today announced a price reduction for its top-rated PND-K3 all-in-one portable navigation plus Bluetooth® hands-free system to $199.95 at participating authorized retailers in the U.S.

“When we first introduced the PND-K3, the pricing was competitive for the market and for the device’s robust feature offering. As the marketplace has changed in the last few months, we are adjusting the price to meet consumer demand for a full-featured product at a better value,” said Stephen Witt, vice president, marketing…

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…