SONY BRINGS DRIVERS CLOSER TO THE MUSIC WITH NEW ADVANCED IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS LAS VEGAS, NV (01.17.12) – At CES, Sony introduced four new in-dash A/V receivers featuring smartphone connectivity, superior display technology, and an advanced interface design. A new line of amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers was also unveiled. In addition, Sony …
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Pioneer Announces AppRadio Family
Since its introduction in June, the Pioneer AppRadio—that displays key apps on the radio—has performed well, says Pioneer, so it introduced at CES a full family of AppRadios, including the new AppRadio 2.0 that works with Android AND iPhone apps. Pioneer AppRadio 2 The AppRadio 2.0 also gets a larger screen, at 7-inches. The …
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Alpine Announces Seven New Models That Feature Pandora Radio
Alpine Announces Seven New Models That Feature Pandora Radio Alpine’s Steve Brown shows some new single DIN head units featuring Pandora to the 12voltnews.com camera. Torrance, CA (01.10.12)- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has announced the launch of seven new radio receivers designed to support Pandora® internet radio – including Alpine’s first introduction …
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JVC Mobile Gets Android and Gesture Control
Leave a Comment JVC Mobile Entertainment is aggressively pushing Android control for 2012. The feature can be found on a pair of CD-less decks that ship next month at super low price points and other new car radios. The CD-less models are JVC’s first, and they will be joined by a third model to be …
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Car Stereo Top Picks from CNET for Holiday Gifts
November 22, 2011 by William Damsky Among the 20 CNET “Editors’ Top Picks” for electronic gifts the holiday….right up there with the newest Kindle, the iPad 2 and a Sony Cyber-shot….was the Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT GPS/DVD receiver. Other products cited as top gift items in the automotive categories are the Alpine CDE-124SXM CE/SiriusXM receiver, Livio Radio Bluetooth Internet Radio Kit, Cobra Tag Bluetooth …
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Pioneer AppRadio Gets $50 Rebate, Updates, More Apps, iOS5
Leave a Comment Pioneer launched a $50 mail-in rebate on its new tech AppRadio that uses an iPhone to provide much of the radio’s functions. In addition, the company has provided an update for that radio so that it now shifts between apps without the user having to go back to the iPhone itself—a key …
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Pioneer AVIC Radio works with Siri on iPhone 4S!
Leave a Comment A lucky West Coast car electronics retailer, whose customer happened to have acquired an iPhone 4s in advance of shipment, has confirmed that the new Siri voice feature works with a Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT (Pioneer’s flagship navigation/radio). Ron Ocampo, owner of East Bay Auto Spa in Walnut Creek, CA linked the iPhone 4S …
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ROCKFORD FOSGATE PACKS 300 WATTS INTO COMPACT AMPS
ROCKFORD FOSGATE PACKS 300 WATTS INTO COMPACT AMPS TEMPE, AZ (10.03.11) – Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in mobile audio systems, has introduced a pair of high performance amplifiers that give owners of motorcycles and off-road vehicles the opportunity to enjoy powerful music on the go. With unmatched performance in a ‘travel” …
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Aha Radio Adds Slacker to Car Radio
Leave a Comment Aha Radio, a free service in two Pioneer radios, has teamed up with Slacker Radio to offer Internet radio in an easy to use interface while driving. Slacker radio stations and millions of songs will be available to drivers, who can access favorite preset stations via touch control in a simplified interface. …
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Countdown to USACi World Finals 25
Countdown to USACi World Finals 25 The 300,000 square foot convention center in Shreveport, LA will be the site of the USCAi World Finals. Shreveport, LA (09.07.11) – That’s right. Number 25! USACi has set a September 24th and 25th date in Shreveport LA to host the 25th Annual USACi World Finals. “Everything is coming …
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