Alpine today announced that the company is shipping its new INA-W900 All-in-One Audio/Video/Navigation Receiver. Large icons, direct source buttons and a simplified intuitive interface allow drivers to easily manage navigation functions and control all of their digital sources and driver-assist products when on the move.

The INA-W900 AM/FM/CD/DVD receiver has a built-in proprietary navigation system, including pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada with more than 6 million Points of Interest (POIs) and voice-guided turn-by-turn driving instruction. The system also uses Alpine’s innovative OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning to deliver a superior navigation experience…

Clarion (CCA) announces the availability of the Next GATE that first debuted at a recent CTIA conference press event. Clarion’s Next GATE presents a smarter way to stay connected in your vehicle with a smartphone controller for iPhone and is now widely available through Amazon, Crutchfield and at select Best Buy stores and online.

Next GATE enhances the way the iPhone will be used through integration, interface and intelligence. “Clarion is proud to launch such an innovative product that enables consumers to conveniently access their information and communicate while on-the-road,” states Frank Pierce, Vice President, Clarion…

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of audio and navigation solutions, today introduced the new NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive. This high-performance black box navigation module makes it easy to add turn-by-turn navigation functionality to Alpine’s iXA-W404 and IVA-W505 Audio/Video (AV) head units. Adding the NVE-M300 to these products results in two unique Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) solutions…

JVC Mobile Entertainment introduces five new AV Multimedia products, loaded with new technologies and enhanced connectivity for the ultimate in-vehicle consumer experience. New Multimedia receivers feature enhanced connectivity with the new SiriusXM SXV200 Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately, XM subscription required). The SXV200 is a compact solution that can be mounted behind the dashboard and connects directly to the receiver using one simple cable. It is also plug and play – there are no translators or tuner programming required…

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the leader in aftermarket car electronics technology, today unveiled AppRadio™ 2, its newest smartphone powered in-vehicle audio system. Guided by its “rethinking connectivity” philosophy and the experience gained from the development of the first AppRadio platform, Pioneer’s new AppRadio 2 contains all the features of the original AppRadio, while expanding compatibility to now include many of the latest Android smartphones equipped with either the Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) or a micro HDMI connection…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of six newly-engineered in-car multimedia systems, many with built-in navigation technology by Garmin and the latest in audio and video performance features.

Kenwood introduces a new premium double-DIN multimedia / navigation receiver, the DNX7160 ($1,700.00 suggested retail price). Advanced navigation technology by Garmin is built into the DNX7160 and includes new features such as Lane Assist with Junction View that reduce highway interchange confusion and improve driving safety. The DNX7160 also includes built-in NAVTEQ Live Traffic service that is free for the life of the product…

According to a recent online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Pioneer, an astounding 79% of smartphone owners use apps while in the car, with the top three most used apps being maps and navigation at 56%, music at 31% and social networking at 24%. Pioneer’s new AppRadio™ 2 (SPH-DA100) addresses the in-car needs of smartphone users by bringing car centric apps such as navigation and music into the dash where they are safer and more practical to access and manage…

Building on the success of its All-in-One Entertainment/Navigation product line, Kenwood USA is launching two break-through Dual DIN models with the latest audio, video and navigation technologies. Both units include full-memory Garmin navigation technology and the most advanced mapping data of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Navigation features include voice guidance that announces street names, over 6 million Points of Interest, and Sirf Star 3 GPS receiver that improves GPS accuracy. In addition, the DNX7120 is XM Traffic/Weather ready for live traffic and weather data…

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…

Harman announced it will continue to provide BMW drivers with the ultimate in-car infotainment and audio experience in 2014. Debuted during the BMW Can-Am Fall Launch, the latest 2014 BMW vehicles, including the new BMW 4 Series Coupe and the all-new 3rd generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, are equipped with a Harman Kardon surround sound system that is precisely tuned to the interior of the vehicle and complemented by the company's market-leading integrated infotainment system…