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Microvision and Visteon Announce Joint Development for Automotive Head-Up Displays

Microvision and Visteon Announce Joint Development for Automotive Head-Up Displays

LAS VEGAS--Microvision , the leader in light scanning technologies for display and imaging products, announced that Visteon, a global automotive Tier 1 supplier, plans to demonstrate a recently developed scanned-beam laser head-up display (HUD) based on Microvision’s proprietary projection display engine at the Co ... Continue reading

ModusLink's New Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite Tailored to Meet Specific Needs and Challenges of Highly-Competitive Market

ModusLink's New Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite Tailored to Meet Specific Needs and Challenges of Highly-Competitive Market

WALTHAM, Mass.--ModusLink Corporation, a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. and leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, today announced availability of the ModusLink Consumer Electronics Solutions Suite, an integrated suite of tailored solutions designed to address the specific supply chain challenges and g ... Continue reading

Directed Electronics Introduces New Color Responder Vehicle Security-and-Remote Start Systems at CES

Directed Electronics Introduces New Color Responder Vehicle Security-and-Remote Start Systems at CES

Viper, Python and Clifford Full-Color Remotes are Now Available at Authorized Retailers VISTA, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite radio receive ... Continue reading

Clifford Scout420 Navigation System Wins 2007 CES Innovations Award

Clifford Scout420 Navigation System Wins 2007 CES Innovations Award

New Nav System from Directed Electronics is SIRIUS-ready and also Acts as a 20GB Personal Media Player VISTA, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellit ... Continue reading

Soloist(TM) SIRIUS and iPod Sound Dock Wins 2007 CES Innovations Award

Soloist(TM) SIRIUS and iPod Sound Dock Wins 2007 CES Innovations Award

Soloist Universal Sound System from Directed Electronics Uses Innovative Flat Panel Speaker Technology from NXT(R) to Deliver Full, Wide Stereo Sound Soloist is Compatible with Stiletto 100 and the New SIRIUS Plug-and-Play Receivers with the Universal Connector, Plus All 30-Pin iPod Media Players VISTA, Calif., Jan. 8 ... Continue reading

Visteon Brings New Innovative Mobile Electronics To CES

Visteon Brings New Innovative Mobile Electronics To CES

Supplier Showcases New HD Jump(TM) Transportable HD Radio(TM) Receiver, Wireless Charging Technology and More LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2007 -- Visteon Corporation is showcasing a variety of recent mobile electronics innovations - including the first transportable HD Radio(TM) receiver and the all new, industry-recognized wir ... Continue reading

Magellan® CrossoverGPS Carves New Category as All-in-One Device for Car and Outdoor Navigation

Magellan® CrossoverGPS Carves New Category as All-in-One Device for Car and Outdoor Navigation

LAS VEGAS--Magellan, creators of the Hertz® NeverLost® and a leading global innovator of outdoor and vehicle navigation solutions, announced today the availability of the new Magellan CrossoverGPS and optional compatible software to expand its functionality. Available at US $549.99, the traffic-ready Magellan Cro ... Continue reading

Magellan®, AAA Clubs Provide Update on Auto Navigation Partnership

Magellan®, AAA Clubs Provide Update on Auto Navigation Partnership

LAS VEGAS--Magellan’s partnership with four of the largest regional AAA clubs in the United States is continuing to gather momentum, Magellan said today. Magellan is a leading provider of consumer, survey, GIS and OEM GPS navigation and positioning units. Magellan and AAA - which announced their relationship with ... Continue reading

BMW First Auto Maker to Offer HD Radio(TM) Receivers Throughout Its Entire Product Range

BMW First Auto Maker to Offer HD Radio(TM) Receivers Throughout Its Entire Product Range

Announcement Extends BMW's Leadership Position Among Auto Manufacturers in the Rollout of Digital AM and FM Radio DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- BMW expands its pioneering position in providing high-quality audio systems by becoming the first automotive firm to offer a factory-installed digital HD Radio(TM) receiver as an option a ... Continue reading

Ford Teams Up With Microsoft

Ford Teams Up With Microsoft

LAS VEGAS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. unveiled a new entertainment and communication system running on software from Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile , Research) that aims to bring the connectivity of a computer to the car. The "Sync" system allows drivers to make hands-free phone calls, listen to music on ... Continue reading

Beat the Summer Heat With the All-New Portable Seat Cooler!

Beat the Summer Heat With the All-New Portable Seat Cooler!

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 5 -- A new cooling seat cushion, the SummerSeat, has been released by Nocord(R), a Richmond, VA-based company, specializing in affordable high-end automotive accessories. The SummerSeat is yet another smart product following the successful WinterSeat. This cooling seat cushion utilizes a high-powere ... Continue reading

Demand for in-Vehicle GPS Devices Reached 143.2 Million Units in 2006

Demand for in-Vehicle GPS Devices Reached 143.2 Million Units in 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47868) has announced the addition of the Global Sources report: China Sourcing Report: In-Vehicle GPS Devices to their offering. Greater China's GPS manufacturing industry is one of the world's most innovative. With the continued entry of ... Continue reading

Cobra Renews Partnership with Tele Atlas to Deliver Superior Navigation for GPS Devices

Cobra Renews Partnership with Tele Atlas to Deliver Superior Navigation for GPS Devices

Rich and Accurate Map Content Enhances User-Friendly Mobile Navigation Experience LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- Tele Atlas (FSE: TA6, EUNV: TA), a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions, and Cobra Electronics today announced the continuation of their partnership t ... Continue reading

HUGHES Telematics Announces Chrysler Group as First Automotive Manufacturer Partner

HUGHES Telematics Announces Chrysler Group as First Automotive Manufacturer Partner

Chrysler Group Selects HUGHES Telematics as Future Solutions Provider ATLANTA, Jan. 5 -- HUGHES Telematics, Inc., an automotive telematics solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, today announced that the Chrysler Group will be the first automaker to integrate its leading telematics solution as the standard in futur ... Continue reading

Wherify Previews WheriFind™ Portable Locator Product

Wherify Previews WheriFind™ Portable Locator Product

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW), a leading developer of wireless location products and services, today announced that it will preview the WheriFind™, the first product in its new Universal Locator™ family of GPS location products, at the International CES 2007 show at the Wherify b ... Continue reading

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