The latest news, research and information on car electronics, including GPS, stereo, satellite radio, remote starters, Bluetooth car kits, DVD monitors, Car Audio Systems, Car Audio Components, Mobile Navigation and Mobile Security Systems. en-us http://www.twice.com/community/Car+Electronics/23103.html?nid=3189 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:39:28 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6581366.html?nid=3189 Washington — Following reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would approve a satellite radio merger if Sirius and XM pay a $20 million fine for past FCC violations, Sirius and XM said this morning they have agreed to pay the $20 million fine along with other conditions. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:36:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6581246.html?nid=3189 Port Washington, New York — Sales of Bluetooth headset devices surged in California following the state’s passage of hands-free driving laws, according to The NPD Group. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:31:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6580215.html?nid=3189 NEW YORK — Experts say it is even more important to employ best-business practices during challenging times, so TWICE is presenting here some of the retail tips that emerged from the Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association (MERA) KnowledgeFest, held earlier this year. Almost all of these suggestions are simple and inexpensive, such as using a digital p icture frame to show off your past... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6580214.html?nid=3189 LOS ANGELES — JVC Mobile Entertainment announced a contest, where singing drivers can upload videos of themselves crooning as loudly as possible in their cars to their favorite songs, for a chance to win prizes. JVC partnered with Spin Magazine, Spin.com and an auto enthusiast video upload site, Streetfire. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6580165.html?nid=3189 NEW YORK — In a rare occurrence for car audio, and consumer electronics for that matter, brands including Infinity, JBL, Audiovox, Rockford, JL Audio and MTX are raising prices, especially on car speakers, due to high spikes in the cost of metals, oil and transportation. Most suppliers are attempting to pass the costs on directly to consumers while keeping retail margins steady so many ar... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6576257.html?nid=3189 Washington — Attorneys General from over a dozen states asked for curbs on the proposed Sirius XM merger, if not its rejection, in a meeting with Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:47:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6576065.html?nid=3189 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6576064.html?nid=3189 DALLAS — The challenge industry members will face at the 12-Volt Summit, held here next week, will be to choose the type of awareness campaign to best reach consumers and to decide which type of consumer to target. If the industry sets its sights on its traditional 16- to 24-year old male base, then there may be no simple, trusted path to success. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6576063.html?nid=3189 MODESTO, CALIF. — What relation do happy cows bear to car stereo? They may provide a template for raising awareness for an industry. Happy cows are part of a TV campaign launched by the California milk and cheese industry more than 10 years ago to promote California dairy products. The campaign helped grow the California cheese industry by 80 percent over that span, and the campaign is n... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6576039.html?nid=3189 DALLAS — Next week, top players in the car stereo industry will meet at a much-anticipated 12-Volt Summit, less as competitors and more as allies in a battle against evaporating consumer awareness that consumers can upgrade their car's sound system. The Summit has successfully attracted a wide turnout of the top players in car stereo, most recently Sony, JVC, Audiovox, Circuit City, Best ... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6575086.html?nid=3189 Chicago — Nokia received unconditional approval by the European Commission to purchase GPS map maker Navteq, here, and the parties now expect to close their $8.1 deal in the next five business days. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:26:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6574232.html?nid=3189 New York — Facing recent Wall Street jitters, Sirius Satellite Radio announced financial guidance for 2009 today, assuming its merger with XM is completed. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:43:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6569704.html?nid=3189 Washington — Sirius and XM said that to produce interoperable radios that would have allowed a single radio to receive both services, would have cost a consumer $700 without a subsidy and were therefore never brought to market. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:56:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6568684.html?nid=3189 New York — XM Satellite Radio resolved the lawsuit brought by EMI against XM over the Pioneer Inno digital media player, marking the last of the four major record labels to settle the suit filed in 2006. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:18:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6568099.html?nid=3189 Daytona Beach, Fla. — IASCA plans to launch a nationwide promotion offering a “free car stereo system evaluation” where consumers may take their car into a local dealer for evaluation. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6567751.html?nid=3189 Sunnyvale, Calif. — The price of Dash Navigation’s Dash Express has been lowered in limited promotions to $299 at the two key outlets where it is available: Amazon.com and Crutchfield, according to the retailers’ Web sites. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:29:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6567628.html?nid=3189 Washington — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may soon act on its review of the proposed Sirius/XM satellite radio merger, according to FCC chairman Kevin Martin. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:47:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6567536.html?nid=3189 UPDATE! Amsterdam, The Netherlands — TomTom successfully completed its year-long fight to acquire Tele Atlas, and immediately took steps to assure other GPS makers that they will receive accurate and up-to-date maps from Tele Atlas. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6567117.html?nid=3189 Washington — XM Satellite Radio set its annual shareholder’s meeting for June 24, less than a month after Sirius Satellite Radio announced it would delay its annual meetings as it awaits final government approval of the proposed merger. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:29:00 MST http://www.twice.com/article/CA6566060.html?nid=3189 LOS ANGELES — JVC Mobile said it set a new record in viral video on Heavy.com for its new campaign for JVC El Kameleon in-dash car A/V receivers. The company eschewed the typical print-advertising campaign in favor of a rock-star-studded Internet video that aired on Heavy.com, a YouTube-type Web site aimed at young males. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST