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Alpine INE-S920HD AV/Navigation System Now Shipping

Alpine has announced the shipping of the INE-S920HD Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) system. This new AVN system features a 6.1-inch WVGA screen and built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology.

“We know that consumers have been waiting for this AVN system,” said Steve Crawford, vice president and general manager, aftermarket business unit, Alpine “We’re excited to launch this product which introduces some new and unique features to the AVN market.”

The INE-S920HD has a full slate of audio sources including:

A built-in HD Radio™ tuner to access over 2,000 AM and FM stations broadcasting with HD Radio Technology

Pandora® internet radio control from Android™, BlackBerry™ and iPhone® smartphones, allowing users to create new Pandora stations, rate songs with a thumbs up or down, and bookmark songs.

SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility, using the SXV200 Vehicle Connect Tuner (tuner and XM subscription required, sold separately).

iPod® and iPhone compatibility, which meet the “Made for iPod and iPhone” specifications

An enhanced navigation platform debuts on the INE-S920HD and includes a 3D view that depicts major landmarks, buildings, and terrain details in main metropolitan areas in 3D. The Auto Zoom feature delivers proximity zooming as the next driving maneuver is approached…

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TomTom Announces Worlds First Navigation Device With Travel-Specific Apps And TomTom HD Traffic

TomTom today announced the launch of the world’s first portable navigation device with a suite of popular travel apps. The connected TomTom GO LIVE 1535M device will combine the most comprehensive road and traffic information from TomTom HD Traffic, with the insight of travel-related apps. These new features will give people in cars the information they need on a dedicated device designed to offer the best navigation experience.

Using TomTom’s connected LIVE services, drivers can access the information they need while on the road by browsing through helpful travel apps from Yelp®, TripAdvisor®, Expedia® and Twitter. With these apps, users can read restaurant reviews, find hotel availability or automatically tweet their arrival time without ever leaving the car. Additionally, they’ll have access to updated fuel prices, weather forecasts, and Local Search…

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JVC Launches KW-NT30HD And KW-NT50HDT A/V Navigation Units

JVC Mobile Entertainment, a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio, and video products, is proud to introduce two 6.1” VGA display A/V navigation systems with built-in HD Radio for 2011.

Newly added is connectivity with the iheartradio iPhone application by ClearChannel. After being downloaded to an iPhone, the iheartradio application can be used via USB connection to JVC Mobile Entertainment’s two A/V navigation units, the KW-NT30HD and KW-NT50HDT. Once connected, users will be able to view song and artist information, high-resolution album artwork, and control channel up or down functions from the navigation unit or from the iPhone itself. JVC Mobile Entertainment’s KW-NT50HDT navigation unit will include a free lifetime subscription to the Total Traffic HD+ Network, giving consumers on-screen access to data services such as: traffic information, news, sports scores, and weather information.

The KW-NT50HDT will feature a built-in dual HD tuner system, which has the ability to feature audio content on one tuner and HD Total Traffic Network Data on the other. This allows the consumer to listen to radio programs and also receive traffic information at the same time. The KW-NT50HDT will also feature Hybrid Total Traffic HD+ Network functionality which enables consumers to get HD Total Traffic Network service in more areas…

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JVC Partners With MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation For 2011 In Dash Multimedia Receivers

JVC is proud to announce that it has added the MotionX-GPS Drive Navigation Ready feature to its 2011 in-dash media receivers. This significant step forward enables iPhone users to now take full advantage of MotionX-GPS Drive through their JVC multimedia systems, creating an unparalleled in-vehicle navigation experience.

MotionX is the leading navigation platform on the iPhone. MotionX-GPS Drive turns your iPhone® into a personal navigation device; providing full navigation features, music and audiobook playback control, along with Facebook and Wikipedia integration. Once connected, MotionX becomes the brains of the system, displaying the most current breakthrough 3D+ maps on the JVC Multimedia receiver’s widescreen monitor. Simultaneously, the iPhone now acts as a handy separate controller and secondary display* while continuing to show map data on the JVC receiver…

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Alpine Electronics Launches The INA-W910 Audio/Video/Navigation System

Alpine has combined integrated navigation features, comprehensive media playback options, hands-free calling, and Alpine’s renowned sound quality – into one easy-to-use unit. The INA-W910 audio/video/navigation (AVN) system is loaded with today’s highly desired digital sources for entertainment and information. The INA-W910 is ideal for system building and can serve as the base for any size system.

The INA-W910 is a 2-DIN system with a 7-inch WVGA motorized display. Besides being an AM/FM/CD/DVD receiver, it offers the best in digital audio sources. HD Radio® comes built into the INA-W910, a first for an Alpine 2-DIN system. HD Radio’s static-free, all-digital broadcasts can be enjoyed via the INA-W910 without any subscription fees. Users can also listen to HD Radio multicasting, allowing them to access HD2 and HD3 multicast channels above and beyond the main FM HD Radio station. iTunes® Tagging is available, allowing users to tag songs they like for later purchase from the iTunes store.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio service is available on the INA-W910, using the new SXV100 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit (sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required). Alpine is the first manufacturer to offer head units that connect to the SXV100, and the INA-W910 is the first 2-DIN system with this compatibility…

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Pioneer In-Dash Navigation Line Keeps Drivers Connected While Staying Focused On The Road

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces its first in-dash navigation systems that allow drivers to stay connected to social networks, local searches and traffic services while keeping their focus on the road. At a time when consumers can take their personal devices with them virtually anywhere, including the automobile, Pioneer is helping to make it easier and safer to integrate these devices into the car environment. The AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT 2011 in-dash navigation models keep drivers entertained, informed and up-to-date with smartphone connectivity to Aha Radio for Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Traffic and podcasts, Pandora® internet radio and App Mode.

“Smartphones are ideal personal devices, although they can sometimes be cumbersome to use in the car. As the leader in aftermarket automotive technologies, Pioneer has made an unwavering commitment to safety by seamlessly incorporating these devices into the dash,” said Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for the car electronics division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “Consumers today always want to be ‘connected’ and are using their smartphone devices to do this while on the go…

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TomTom Unveils GO 2505 M Live

TomTom today announced the launch of the next generation of the TomTom GO LIVE. The connected GO 2505 M LIVE comes fully-loaded with powerful LIVE services, including the award-winning TomTom HD Traffic™*. Now, for the first time in the US, drivers will have access to TomTom HD Traffic, the most accurate, comprehensive and frequent traffic information available.

The new GO 2505 M LIVE delivers a world-class navigation experience with instant and continuous routing, an enhanced software platform, and the sleek, new look of the latest generation of GO products. The enhanced LIVE service offering, which will be delivered via AT&T’s wireless network, will be available with a trial subscription out-of-the-box, and includes Local Search powered by Google, Fuel Prices, and Weather Forecasts.

“As the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions, we are excited to introduce the next generation of live connected devices to our product line-up,” says Tim Roper, president of TomTom, Inc. “The addition of TomTom HD traffic to our LIVE services offering represents a revolution in real-time traffic information that will further empower our consumers with superior driving intelligence.”

The new GO LIVE also offers enhanced navigation features including Intuitive Voice Recognition and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling…

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