CES 2007: The Cars of CES Part II 2 years ago on Autoblog

More cow-sized speakers, more LCDs, more more more more. And some really odd appliques for your car's otherwise blandly smooth body panels. The gray VW Beetle's ground shaking booms could be heard all over the show floor. Amazing such impressive sound could come from such a tiny car. Check out the ...

CES 2007: The Cars of CES Part I 2 years ago on Autoblog

Even within the international geekfest that is CES, we found a few interesting machines. From old school to new school, to no school, the vehicles of CES ran the gamut of taste. About the only place we didn't see an LCD monitor installed in a car was under the gas cap. We've seen car trunks filled ...

CES 2007: Alpine's all-in-one swallows GPS whole 2 years ago on Autoblog

Alpine had more on its plate lately than just their RLS show car. Thankfully. No, they too have introduced their all-singing, all-dancing wonderunit for your car. But, unlike their competitors, the Alpine unit's portable GPS module goes inside instead of on top of the head unit. Alpine's IVA-W205 ...

CES 2007: Pioneer shows custom tC, Solstice 2 years ago on Autoblog

Pioneer electronics rolled out two custom cars as platforms to show off their latest mobile electronics. Keith Losier and his team of plasma-torch-wielding Canadians converted an 2006 Pontiac Solstice to a neon green hardtop street racer with a 500 hp supercharged powerplant, 20s on the front, 22s ...

CES 2007: Alpine debuts the Mercedes RLS 2 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Click here for Alpine's unveiling of the RLS Click the image above for a full gallery. var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/offbeat_news/Alpine_s_absolutely_wacky_Mercedes_RLS/'; Alpine is well known for their great-sounding home and car electronics. They're also known for their, um, ...

CES 2007: Fill that void in your dash with GPS 2 years ago on Autoblog

From our viewpoint here at CES, it looks like automotive electronics manufacturers want nothing more than to fill that gaping hole where your 8-track once was with anything but an 8-track. So far, Pioneer, Eclipse, TomTom, and even Microsoft are among those introducing all-in-one navigation-giving, ...

Jada Toys' I-Playaz VW Beetle iPod speaker 3 years ago on Autoblog

Brother blog Engadget just tipped us off to something they thought we might like just as much as they did. It's a new iPod speaker system from Jada Toys. Not that the world needed another iPod speaker system, but this one is a whole lot of fun. This one, in fact, comes in the funky shape of a ...

Turn vibrate off: GM releases Camaro ringtone 3 years ago on Autoblog

When unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit back in January, the Chevy Camaro Concept managed to get hearts pumping. Not everybody loved it, but those who did could hear their pulse over the announcer. Until the car was started. That great American V-8 burble was the ...

Volvo readies three C30 concepts for SEMA 3 years ago on Autoblog

click on image above to enlarge As you know, we were unabashedly impressed with the C30 when it debuted as a concept at the 2006 North American International Auto Show and were equally excited to see the production version lost little of the concept's charm. It turns out that Volvo is pretty ...

New small Rover packs big audio punch: Dolby Pro Logic II 7.1 debuts on LR2 3 years ago on Autoblog

Land Rover, Land Rover, send surround sound over! Land Rover's all-new Freelander, to be dubbed LR2 Stateside, will be the first-ever vehicle to use Dolby® Pro Logic II® 7.1 surround sound. Sure, almost all vehicles have a rudimentary version of surround sound with speakers taking residence ...

Pimp My Heart 3 years ago on Autoblog

Here it is, folks, this is what you get for the tuner who has everything. Introducing the "Pimp My Heart," a system that uses sensors in the steering wheel to gauge your heart beat as you drive and subsequently pump said heart beat through your car's audio system for the ultimate beats. Using his ...

Apple's iPod looks to dominate the dashboard 3 years ago on Autoblog

Apple revealed Thursday that it has inked deals with Ford Motor, General Motors and Mazda to integrate its iPod with OEM car sound systems. A simple plug-in interface will allow users to charge the iPod in the car, and to control the player with the car stereo's controls. According to Apple, more ...

Mitsubishi cuts deal with SIRIUS Satellite Radio 3 years ago on Autoblog

Mitsubishi Motors North America announced Monday that it will offer SIRIUS radio as a standard feature or factory option, starting with four models this fall, and expanding to the full Mitsubishi product line next year. All SIRIUS-equipped vehicles will include a pre-paid six month subscription. The ...

Blu-ray players on the horizon for in-car entertainment 3 years ago on Autoblog

The high-definition format wars are currently raging. HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray. The conflict reeks of Beta-Max vs. VHS, although at this point no one is sure which format will survive to become the standard. Regardless of which format prevails, it's only a matter of time before it ends up in a car, and ...

Chrysler MyGiG HD set to advance In-Car Entertainment 3 years ago on Autoblog

The most exciting news to come out of Chrysler's unveiling of the 2007 Sebring sedan, besides the heating and cooling cupholders, was word that a 20GB hard drive would be available that could store both music and pictures. TechnoRide got to look at the technology more closely in New York City and ...

Will Sirius and XM merge? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Apparently the industry is tired of talking about the potential alliance between General Motors and Nissan/Renault, so we've moved on to a new potential alliance, that of Sirius and XM. Both companies comprise the only players in the satellite radio business, so if the two were to pair up the ...

Sirius gaining ground on XM 3 years ago on Autoblog

Having just reviewed an Audi A3 with Sirius satellite radio and an active subscription, I can honestly say that I seriously enjoyed listening to Howard Stern again after months of being cut off cold turkey. It turns out millions of people followed the shock jock to his new residence on Sirius ...

Ebay find of the day: PIMP'd Chevy panel truck 3 years ago on Autoblog

The 1957 V8 Chevy panel truck featured on MTV's Pimp My Ride in August of 2005 is up for bid on eBay. Xzibit and his crew painted the outside red with yellow flames, installed several flat screen TVs with a DVD player and PlayStation 2, bolted on chrome bumpers and a chrome steering ...

"Right to Repair" congressional act argues automakers locking out aftermarket 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Big Three weren't the only automobile interests on Capitol Hill this week, the President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association appeared before Congress, urging them to support the 'Right To Repair Act.' H.R. 2048, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act's proponents argue that ...

Alpine rolls out its first portable navigation device 3 years ago on Autoblog

Already well-established as one of the big players in the U.S. market for embedded auto nav systems, Alpine is bowing to pressure from portable devices from the likes of TomTom and Garmin, announcing Thursday the launch of  its own portable navigation device. Dubbed the "Blackbird," the ...

Kia gets SIRIUS. What will Stern say? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Earlier this week, Kia Motors Co. and SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced that the Korean automaker will be carrying the digital provider for all Kia vehicles starting with 2008 models. The agreement will run through 2014, with an optional extension. Such announcements are not new. Volkswagen, for ...

BMW announces more advanced iPod integration 3 years ago on Autoblog

BMW has announced that its iPod integration will go a step further than simply piping the player's tunes through their cars' speakers.  Play control, access to playlists, ability to sort and other iPod control features will be managed directly from the head unit and redundant steering wheel ...

Vique GPS: the Ultimate entertainment system you can't have 3 years ago on Autoblog

We feel Engadget's pain. The Vique GPS sounds like the perfect multimedia entertainment system for a tech-oriented driver and his or her passengers. Got music? Vique supports MP3, WMA, and OGG formats. Same with DVDs and DivX if you're willing to risk watching movies and driving simultaneously. A ...

Buick to court hip-hop dollar? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Dr. Dre is over 40 years old. Grandmaster Flash? Knockin' on the big 5-0 (and we're not talking about the police, yo). So... what's an aging rapper to drive when arthritis rules out high-riding Escalades and Hummer H2s? Chrysler 300? Been there, DUBbed that. So perhaps the next logical step is a ...

Things to think about before adding aftermarket A/V 3 years ago on Autoblog

Bill Howard, editor of TechnoRide, offers advice on either installing a iPod adapter, DVD players, etc., or having such devices installed in your vehicle. He points out that: Installations mean squeaks and rattles. Exception: Yugos, Fiats, and any British car older than an American Idol ...

Ford to offer Fiesta Freedom for technology buffs 3 years ago on Autoblog

Ford's UK subsidiary has unveiled their newest special edition, dubbed the Fiesta Freedom. Geared towards technophiles, the model includes £800 ($1,400 USD) of packaged extras, including Bluetooth connectivity and voice-control stereo. Available in a variety of bodystyles and ...

Crutchfield debuts "digital drive-thru" for iPod owners 3 years ago on Autoblog

If you've wandered the aisles of your local consumer electronics megastore lately, you've probably seen racks of products promising to connect your iPod or other digital music player to your car's audio system... everything from cables to FM transmitters. But what's going to work best in your ride? ...

Loud pipes beware - photo enforcement now targeting noise violators 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pop quiz - when someone says the term "exhaust system", what are the first words that pop into your head? If they happen to be anything like "Flowmaster 40 Series" or "Dynomax Bullet" (the straight-through muffler that makes Cherry Bombs sound civilized in comparison), ...

VW and Audi sign with Sirius exclusively 3 years ago on Autoblog

No longer will one be able to choose between either XM or Sirius satellite radio in a new Volkswagen or Audi, as the two brands have just signed an exclusive agreement with Sirius Satellite Radio through 2012. The companies have had a non-exclusive agreement with both providers for the past few ...

Clear Channel ruling forces XM to air commercials 3 years ago on Autoblog

Recently, XM Satellite Radio (purveyors of the OEM stereo option available from companies like General Motors and Honda among others) was forced by an arbitration panel to play commercials on four of its channels. The ruling came as a resolution stemming from a ...

Eclipse delivers double-decker in-dash DVD drive 3 years ago on Autoblog

After spending twenty minutes searching for the DVD drive in the Range Rover Sport we reviewed last week (only to find it living behind a pop out panel in the luggage area amidst exposed wiring), we’re convinced any vehicle parading around as a status symbol absolutely must come equipped with ...

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE: In the Autoblog Garage Day 3-4 3 years ago on Autoblog

Depress the button on the Volkswagen-aping switchblade key, pull the meaty handle, and climb aboard. Acrophobics needn't sweat an awkward wardrobe malfunction when clambering in-- the Range Rover Sport can be thoughtfully trained to rest low on its airsprings, as a camel might relent to ...

Lost in space? XM Satellite Radio has bad day, investors point to lack of new car renewals 3 years ago on Autoblog

Maybe that $55 million deal last week with Oprah Winfrey was a bit over the top... One of XM Satellite Radio's directors quit Thursday, saying the company would be in deep trouble if it didn't quit spending like a drunken sailor (we're paraphrasing here, but you get the idea). Meanwhile, XM reported ...

Sound is the new pitch to sell vehicles 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently reported what car enthusiasts have known for some time: the car’s the latest boom-box. According to the news source, an increasing number of automakers are teaming up with named stereo brands like Mark Levinson or THX (pictured in a Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ) to ...

Video demo of Streetdeck in-car PC software 3 years ago on Autoblog

CNet has posted a video interview of MP3Car CEO Robert Wray demoing the Streetdeck hardware and software for CNet's Rafe Needleman at Demo '06 (screenshot at right). The Streetdeck demo runs through most of the hardware and software functionality we covered in last week's post, but what is very ...

PC emerging as alternative to embedded nav, entertainment systems 3 years ago on Autoblog

A major drawback of embedded navigation/entertainment systems in cars is the mismatch between the rate of technology change in consumer electronics and cars. So, while your vehicle has a useful lifetime of, say, ten years, the embedded electronics systems will seem dated by this time next year. One ...

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