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Only 34% of New Car Buyers Want Apps

Within 5 years, about 50 percent of all new car radios in North America will feature downloadable apps,. ...

In-Car WiFi to Grow 800%

WiFi is expected to follow a similar path to Bluetooth in the car, and should see a growth...

Drivers Want Better Car Audio Systems

Premium car audio is in high demand, at least on the OEM side. A new study by IMS...

CD-less Car Radios to Grow by 42%

CD-less (mechless) radios are gaining momentum, and should see a 42 percent boost in sales this year, even...

“Death” of Car Radio Possible in 10 Years: Study

A new report by IMS Research finds that aftermarket car radio sales will be cut in half by...

Almost Half Ready to Pay for “Connected” In-Car Service

Updated. Even in this belt-tightening economy, people are willing to pay for connected services in the car, especially...

OEM Car Navigation Spiked 70%

You may have noticed a lot of new cars are coming with navigation. Sales of OEM navi units...