Posted May 14, 2012, by John Day
The in-vehicle telematics market in China is booming right now, according to IMS Research, but the next few years will be critical for future development of the market.
There are three main types of telematics systems in China – standalone systems like GM’s OnStar, embedded systems such as Toyota’s G-Book, and connected systems like Ford’s SYNC. Connected systems are the newest in the Chinese … Read More
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Toyota G-Book,
SAIC iVoka,
connect smart phones to cars,
Ford Sync,
Apple's Siri,
IMS Research,
navigation with real-time traffic,
GM OnStar,
IHS Inc.
Posted Sep 29, 2009, by John Day
Does anyone still listen to CDs in their car or have we all migrated to iPods and other personal storage devices, and/or to HD or satellite radio? With so many more infotainment choices available now, and digital music downloads on the rise while CD sales continue to decline, can automakers just do away with CD changers?
Someday they will follow 8-track and cassette players to the technology afterlife, … Read More
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Infotainment,
IMS Research,
iPod,
Bluetooth,
Cassette Player,
8-Track Player,
iSuppli,
Satellite Radio,
HD Radio,
CD Player,
SBD,
Clarion Corporation of America