Pioneer today unveiled NEX, the Networked Entertainment eXperience, an innovative and powerful new user interface controlling a combination of on-board features with connected services. The five NEX models, four navigation and one audio video receiver, are designed especially for today’s smartphone-driven lifestyle. Along with NEX connectivity and the enhanced UI, the new models also feature large touch panel displays with the flagship AVIC-8000NEX, boasting the industry’s first 7-inch capacitive screen on a navigation system…

Clarion’s next generation portable navigation device, EZDrive is as easy-to-use as the name implies. Clarion’s EZD580 is has a 4.3 inch touch-panel screen, built-in rechargeable battery and intuitive operational control.

Clarion’s EZDrive is the ultimate navigation unit. With simple destination input, turn-by-turn voice prompts, text-to-speech operation and selectable route guidance this unit is all about convenience. It even has instant recall of previous destinations and includes an astounding 12 million points of interest in its database…

Alpine today announces availability in North American markets and introduces the iLX-007, an aftermarket in-dash receiver dedicated for optimum compatibility with Apple CarPlay. This exciting new product will further enhance Alpine's in-vehicle environment providing drivers a smarter, safer, more fun way to use iPhone in the car.

The iLX-007 is a mech-less in-dash receiver with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with a flat-face design. It is dedicated for use with Apple CarPlay to provide drivers with a seamless iPhone experience in the vehicle…

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…

JVC Mobile Entertainment introduces five new Arsenal CD and multimedia receivers to fulfill the growing demand for in-vehicle wired and wireless convenience and expandability. As with all Arsenal Series receivers, the five new 2009 CD and multimedia models carry a 2-year warranty, Steering Wheel Remote Control capability, and High Voltage 5V pre-outputs.

The new KW-AVX792, is a CD/DVD/USB Multimedia Receiver with a 7-inch widescreen touch panel display and proximity sensor. This unit features a full-speed USB 2.0 port for iPod®/iPhone™, USB flash memory drive, digital audio player, and portable HDD connections…

Clarion today announced the introduction of an all-new double DIN in-dash infotainment source unit boasting a broad array of premium features and capabilities, including a high-definition 7" touch display, embedded GPS navigation, smartphone screen mirroring through HDMI, 15-band graphic equalizer and support for Clarion's new Full Digital Sound components and playback capabilities designed to take advantage of high-resolution FLAC audio tracks sampled at 96kHz.

The NX706 is Clarion's first source unit offered in the U.S…

Clarion announces the introduction of three all-new built-in navigation in-dash source units that boast full-featured capabilities such as SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility, built-in Parrot Bluetooth®, Pandora internet radio compatibility, iPod® and iPhone® integration and HD Radio compatibility.

Clarion’s flagship model, the NX702 all-in-one 2DIN audio video navigation unit offers an expansive high resolution WVGA seven inch sloping touch-screen with an innovative, animated GUI and voice control of the features you use most…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of the company’s first in-dash iPod controller receivers designed specifically for users of the Apple iPod, iPod Video, iPod Touch, iPhone and Microsoft’s Zune.

Because of the unique and specialized application of these receivers, the CD transport has been eliminated. The intended user is a dedicated portable media enthusiast and travels exclusively with digital music and video files instead of conventional CDs and DVDs.

The top model is the KIV-BT900 ($500.00 suggested retail price) and takes this unique product concept to new heights…

Today’s consumers expect to integrate their favorite digital sources into their vehicle’s system. As a new solution for these consumers, Alpine today introduced the iXA-W407. The iXA-W407 is Alpine’s newest 2-DIN Digital Media Station, with optimized iPod®/iPhone® playback, large 7-inch touch screen and built-in Bluetooth™ powered by Parrot. Now shipping, the iXA-W407 is also available as a complete Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) package for $1,100, which includes the NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive. (See pricing and availability below for more details.)

JVC is introducing the KW-AVX830 double-DIN Bluetooth Wireless Technology multimedia receiver, featuring built-in 7-inch widescreen touch panel monitor, Proximity Sensor, and a detachable face panel. The unit plays audio and video from iPod/iPhone™ as well as USB devices. Other features include GUI and song information in 10 languages, advanced EQ settings, and various GUI selections. HD Radio and SAT Radio are also available with optional tuners./p

When your hand approaches, the screen activates and control keys appear. When left untouched, the keys disappear so you can concentrate on the main screen…