Sep 10

TomTom inks new in-car navigation deals with Ford, Renault and Sony

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DNP TomTom inks new incar navigation deals with Ford, Renault and Sony

With Apple, Google, and Nokia all vying for a share of the in-car navigation market, TomTom’s hooked up with a team of automotive partners to keep its long-term aspirations alive. The first of the navigation firm’s three new deals will see it provide maps, navigation and traffic updates for Renault’s new built-in R-Link touchscreen tablet, which will feature in no fewer than 15 of the company’s new models. TomTom is establishing a new partnership with Ford with the debut of a new app for the in-dash SYNC infotainment system, although you won’t see it until sometime next year. The GPS provider will also include its mapping features in Sony’s newest AV Center in-dash system, which features a high-res 6.1-inch display. As TomTom gradually gets pulled in two — between deals with Apple and its ever-expanding list of car manufacturing partners — maybe the portable dashboard GPS will soon find itself at a dead end.

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May 23

Pioneer’s AppRadio 3 adds MirrorLink, Siri Eyes Free and more

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DNP Pioneer intros AppRadio 3, adds MirrorLink, Siri Eyes Free, Google Voice and more

While Pioneer did announce at CES 2013 that its AppRadio 2 smartphone-powered in-dash unit would support the iPhone 5, the company was hush on any additional updates. Now, however, it has finally unveiled AppRadio 3, which is set to arrive in two models oh-so-descriptively named SPH-DA110 and SPH-DA210. Both retain the same functionality as the AppRadio 2 but add compatibility with MirrorLink enabled devices, thus expanding AppRadio‘s repertoire of supported products. Other notable features include integration with Siri Eyes Free for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 owners, Google Voice Search for those with compatible Android phones, Bluetooth audio streaming and an enhanced touchscreen interface that allows easier access to smartphone features like apps, music and making calls.

As with its predecessor, the AppRadio 3 has a 7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) capacitive display, a built-in AM/FM tuner and dual pre-amp outputs. The SPH-DA210 model also includes a CD/DVD mechanism if you still have those dinosaur age discs lying around. The SPH-DA110 and SPH-DA210 will be available in July for around $399 and $499 respectively, while smartphone connectivity cables range from $30 to $60. If you’re thinking of making an upgrade to your current head unit, have a closer look at the gallery below or check the press release after the break.

Gallery: Pioneer AppRadio 3

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Sep 01

Garmin does new in-dash navigation tricks, steers 2013 Dodge and Chrysler models

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DNP Garmin will steer new Dodge and Chrysler models with indash navigation

You won’t be able to leap tall structures in one of Chrysler’s new cars with Garmin in-dash GPS hardware, but at least you’ll be able to see them. 3D buildings and terrain are among the fresh features in the navigators, along with a new UI, trip planner, improved junction view (by a factor of 25), and enhanced routing. The nav company is one of the cogs in Chrysler’s Uconnect service, which will roll out in four models next year: the Dodge Journey, Charger and Dart along with Chrysler’s 300. Other players in the service are SiriusXM, which provides weather info and entertainment; and Sprint, which shoulders the in-car data workload through its cellular service. Lest you think that all this infotainment will distract you right into the ditch, worry not — most of the controls are voice activated. If you want a beaming dealer to getcha into one of the new models, the PR is after the break.

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