Pioneer today introduces new high performance automotive loudspeakers, the new Z series of speakers and subwoofers and the next generation D series speakers and subwoofers. The new loudspeakers are engineered to reproduce music in its purest form and allow the listener to experience the music as the artist intended through an uncompromising pursuit of premium sound quality, and by taking full advantage of unique concepts and proprietary advanced technology.

“Although what the automobile of the future looks like is undefined, one thing remains clear – the car will always be one of the most enjoyable environments to listen to music…

Today, Bose announces the new Studio on Wheels by Bose available in the all-new, completely redesigned 2014 Infiniti Q50. The new Studio on Wheels by Bose includes next-generation Bose audio technologies, including 14 high-performance speakers, and the company’s first application of Bose Advanced Staging Technology –- delivering a front-row concert experience for front-seat passengers. The Q50 is also equipped with Bose Active Sound Management technology for reducing unwanted noise in the vehicle cabin and helping Infiniti maintain desirable engine sounds…

Sony today announced its first in-dash car navigation systems for the U.S. market, featuring technology powered by industry leader TomTom.

Designed to offer drivers the ultimate package of technology, innovation and style, the new XNV-770BT and XNV-660BT A/V navigation systems feature some of the most advanced car audio, video and navigational technologies in market today.

“TomTom’s expertise in navigation and our long-standing tradition of premium audio and video are strongly represented with these new in-dash systems,” said Mike Kahn, director of Sony’s mobile music business…

Sony today introduced two new in-dash A/V centers featuring some of the brightest and sharpest displays in market and a pair of new head units, including Sony’s first to offer HD Radio integration.

Designed to offer unmatched quality and high style in car audio and video, these products provide a variety of solutions for in-car connectivity, convenience and entertainment.

“In the mobile electronics industry, Sony strives to deliver trend setting products ahead of the industry curve,” said Mike Kahn, director of marketing for the Mobile Electronics and Shelf Divisions of Sony Electronics…

Clarion, a global leader of mobile electronics, announces feature enhancements to the ClarionMiND. The ClarionMiND, which launched in November 2008 is an industry-leading portable device offering premium connected-navigation features, full Internet browsing and social networking.

The ClarionMiND already features the wireless internet-enabled Send POI from Google Maps feature, but will also soon add Local Search from Google Maps, Traffic Alert supported by Traffic.com as well as Music Streaming and Download Service supported by MP3tunes.

ClarionMiND is a robust, high-performance portable navigation and computing device powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor…

Pioneer today introduced the TS-WX70DA active add-on subwoofer, designed to improve the audio of virtually any vehicle’s sound system. The model features Digital Bass Control, a new proprietary technology developed by Pioneer to control frequency response and increase the performance of the subwoofer system in the car. Users have a choice between two selectable bass modes, Deep and Dynamic, created to match and enhance their listening preferences…

Sony today introduced the new XAV-602BT smartphone connected in-dash AV receiver making it easier and more convenient to experience music, navigation and smartphone applications while in the car.

The new XAV-602BT AV receiver features Sony-exclusive App Remote technology for Android and iOS devices, unifying entertainment and control functions for a simplified driving experience. The App Remote feature combines music and select smartphone apps into a single source list that can be safely displayed and controlled directly from the receiver. App content is displayed on the smartphone while audio content plays through the speakers…

Alpine is setting a new course in the aftermarket with the arrival of the INE-Z928HD Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) system with 8-inch WVGA screen. Perfect Factory Integration Technology (F.I.T.) kits complement the INE-Z928HD’s 8-inch screen, for a seamless factory look in the dash.

“We know that new cars are coming with larger screens, which are popular not just for the size, but also because they offer great performance for features like navigation and rear-view cameras,” said Steve Crawford, vice president and general manager, aftermarket business unit, Alpine “Our INE-Z928HD and Perfect F.I.T…

Clarion, a leading global manufacturer of mobile electronics, announce the introduction of MiND (Mobile Internet Navigation Device). MiND is based on the Intel Menlow platform, which is comprised of the Silverthorne processor and the Poulbo chipset, and is scheduled to start shipment in 2008 in the US market. MiND will provide an ‘always connected’ experience and provide users access to navigation, high-speed Internet connection, digital music and videos, hands-free phone connection (via Bluetooth®), built-in camera and many other innovative entertainment features. MiND will transform the way people connect with their vehicles…

Kenwood’s DNX891HD eXcelon series all-in-one navigation receiver offers new features to keep you connected in 2014. Kenwood is introducing proprietary state-of-the-art Drive Equalizer Technology on this receiver that overcomes road noise by allowing for a boost in output at select frequencies without distortion and HDMI/HML input for iPhone and Android video.

Other features for the DNX891HD include newly improved Graphic User Interface (GUI), improved Bluetooth performance (apt-X), improved Siri Eyes Free functionalityfor iPhone, a Garmin Smartphone link for iPhone and Android, a new APP control for iPhone and Android and is equipped with dual USB ports…