Sony Electronics introduced the first ever Smartphone Cradle Receiver allowing multiple brands of smartphones to serve as in-dash touchscreens. Sony also introduced seven new in-car entertainment systems, including six of the industry’s first Bluetooth with Near Field Communications (NFC) models, featuring enhanced connectivity, control, and music playback from smartphones…

Clarion announced today a smarter way to stay connected in your vehicle with Next GATE, a smartphone controller for iPhone. This device is easily connected and controls applications residing on the smartphone, allowing for advanced functionality in any vehicle. Key vehicle-friendly app partners include: TuneIn®, Pandora®, Vlingo©, INRIX Traffic, and InfoGation® with more to come. Likewise Clarion is currently working with multiple app partners to greatly expand the functionality of Next GATE. The functions of the applications are running on, and leveraging the power of, the smartphone and its wireless connectivity…

JVC Mobile Entertainment today introduced three new Arsenal high-end CD receivers and a multimedia receiver at the 2013 International CES show. The new line-up of high-end receivers are SiriusXM-Ready™ and give access to SiriusXM’s expanded commercial-free music, sports and comedy channel lineup as well as SiriusXM Latino, a suite of Spanish-language programming, incorporate aesthetically pleasing elements with seamless mobile phone integration through its JVC Music Control and JVC Smart Music Control App functions, plus include radio timer, App Link Mode and enhanced Bluetooth and Pandora® Internet Radio capabilities…

Pioneer today expands its popular NEX platform with the new MVH-2300NEX, a double-DIN 7” LCD digital media receiver designed to complement the connected consumer’s lifestyle. The CD-free design is ideal for drivers who use music streaming apps such as Spotify and Pandora, or listen to music stored on their smartphones. The new receiver is built for popular automotive-specific smartphone interfaces and apps and has a consumer-friendly suggested retail price, making the MVH-2300NEX Pioneer’s most affordable entry with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility…

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…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of five premium in-car multimedia systems specifically engineered and manufactured exclusively for the Kenwood Excelon dealer network.

For 2010, Kenwood introduces a new flagship double-DIN multimedia / navigation receiver, the DNX9960 ($2,000.00 suggested retail price). Advanced 3-D navigation technology by Garmin is included, offering three-dimensional buildings and landmarks with many images being photo-realistic. Lane Assist with Junction View are two new features that reduce highway interchange confusion and improve driving safety…

Pioneer today expands its popular NEX platform with the new MVH-1400NEX, a double-DIN 6.2” LCD digital media receiver designed to complement the connected driver’s lifestyle by integrating popular automotive-specific smartphone interfaces such as Apple CarPlay and Pioneer’s own AppRadio Mode+. The MVH-1400NEX features a CD-free design, embracing the trend toward streamed music content and digital downloads while also lowering the cost, making it Pioneer’s most affordable in-dash receiver with Apple CarPlay…

Alpine today announced two new ways for drivers to enjoy the benefits and convenience of hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology in the vehicle. The CDE-103BT CD receiver features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology powered by Parrot, while the DCS-BT1 standalone module enables users to conduct hands-free cell phone calls with one simple push of a button.

Alpine’s 2010 Bluetooth wireless technology product line up also includes the KCE-400BT hideaway module, which adds hands-free capabilities to Alpine in-dash receivers, and the iXA-W407 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology…

Pioneer today expands its popular NEX platform with five new NEX in-dash multimedia receivers for 2017. The double-DIN 7” LCD AVH-2330NEX and AVH-2300NEX and double-DIN 6.2”LCD AVH-1330NEX and AVH-1300NEX models are designed to complement the smartphone lifestyle of today’s consumer with continuous connectivity and access to a variety of entertainment options. The AVH-3300NEX expands the NEX line-up into the smaller, more universal single-DIN in-dash receiver size, providing for the first time, a smartphone connectivity solution that easily fits into many older and collectible cars coveted by automotive enthusiasts…

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…