Hyundai Moto’s has presented the mass-production model of the HED-3, a concept car that was first seen on the Paris Show 2006 a few months ago. This model is now called i30, but its real project name is just ‘FD’, it can be classified as the European sedan in Korea market.

According to the company, the i30 is a strategic model expected to be launched in global market with the same name and Hyundai also has a plan to promote the model as a global brand like Sonata and Santa Fe.

Total money invested by Hyundai for the mass-production of the i30 was 195.5 billion (KRW).
The i30 will first be released in the Korean market, and there will be 4 different models named Trendy, Deluxe, Luxury, and Premier.

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Parrot has recently introduced a new bluetooth car-kit device, the PMK5800. It is the type of device that can be connected to the cigarette lighter in your car and it starts providing useful functions, but the most important element is the FM transmitter that takes half the credit for the overall quality of the product.

The Parrot PK5800 uses the FM transmitter to provide music or voice directly into the car speakers, this means that you can start listening to the songs located on your MP3 player (as long as it features bluetooth) inside your car, with no need for wires or extra connections. They used the common technologies in these kind of devices, like echo cancellation, voice recognition and advanced digital signal processing.

Another useful feature on the PK5800 is the call-pickup function, which means that you only need to press a button in order to stop listening to the music and start a phone (voice) conversation. The bluetooth car-kit will cost ?89.

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Audiovox has a new roof-mounted portable DVD player for your vehicle. Called the Audiovox Movies2Go, the player features a large 9.2″ LCD monitor. The display is a 16:9 widescreen one with 800×480 pixels resolution.

The player is compatible with NTSC and PAL video systems, and offers a wide viewing angle. You can also adjust the viewing angle manually with vertical adjustment up to 150°. There’s also an integrated IR transmitter for IR headphones.

For quieter ambience, it offers 2 AV inputs and one AV output. The Movies2Go player offers a slot-in DVD drive and can handle DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CDDA, CDRW, MP3 and SVCD formats. There’s also a remote control for the player.

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Check out the all new Parrot MK6100 Bluetooth hands-free car kit for cell phones. The new device was approved by the FCCa couple of days ago. For better call quality and improved noise reduction, Parrot uses dual microphones and new beamforming technology.

It also allows you to navigate the MK6100 menus using remote controls. Thanks to text-to-speech technology, you can easily know who is calling without having to look at the phone. If your phone/PDA supports the Bluetooth A2DP profile, you can also listen to music or podcasts.

The package consists of the control screen, screen bracket/cable, remote controls and the usual culprits (user guide and installation cables). No word on the pricing yet.

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LG and DivX announced that the new LG LAD-9600 in-car DVD player has been DivX Certified. The LAD-9600 offers high-quality DivX playback on a large 7″ widescreen display. Transferring content is as easy as plugging it into your computer’s USB port and copying files.

The LAD-9600 also comes with Bluetooth support for file transfers. A 50W x 4 channel MOSFET amp delivers quality audio. Thanks to DivX certification, users can now enjoy videos in this format,

The LG LAD-9600 will hit markets in Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Central America. There’s no news of the player ever making it to the US shores, but I’m sure we will see them here somehow or the other.

No word on the pricing, though.

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A great hands-free bluetooth solution could be the Parrot 3200, a full color display integrated Bluetooth car kit. The device features hands-free voice recognition and it is actually hard-wired into your vehicles speaker system, which provides clearer and louder audio. It can connect to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.

Different screen modes can be accessed on the Parrot 3200 including Phone Book, Calls, Dial Number, and Settings. With the Phone Book users can store up to 150 contacts into the memory of the 3200 bluetooth device, making it easy to make calls. Photos stored on your mobile phone can also display when a certain caller is dialing in. The Phone book screen shows calls made, calls received, and calls missed. Wth the Dial Number mode, users can input a phone number to call using the front scroll wheel. Settings allows the users to manage his/her contacts, connect to devices, change to a different language, set-up voice commands, and change the display background. Parrot also offers the 3400 LS-GPS series, which is basically the same as the 3200 except for the addition of integrated GPS.

XM has a couple of new satellite radios, in the form of the XpressR and XpressEZ, allowing users to access over 170 channels via satellite for sports, news and music. In addition, the XpressR holds the distinction of being the first satellite radio with a split screen display.

The XpressR’s split screen lets users view up to six different XM channels. Essentially, the screen splits up into two sections, with the current channel on the left side and the other five channels on the right side. You can choose to view by channel name, song title or artist.

You can also quickly change channels by pressing the channel number. A remote control lets you pause/replay or jump to your preferred channel. You can also get alerted when your favorite song or show is on.

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Recently approved by the FCC is the Mobilus 3.0 Stolen Vehicle tracking system. The Mobilus system helps car owners safeguard their vehicle from being stolen and also helps to locate if stolen. Not only does the system include a telematics unit to communicate and transmit the vehicles location to the security central, it also provides the owners with a sense of security with anti-theft features. When one tries to start the Mobilus equipped vehicle without the provided remote, the vehicles ignition will be disabled and an alarm will activate. To obtain the location of the missing vehicle, simply log-in to the Mobilus webpage which will provide a marked location on a detailed map of North America.

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Segway Inc. is now sponsoring the release of 10 MPH. 10 MPH is a documentary which revolves around two aspiring filmmakers on a 100-day journey across the U.S. on a Segway? Personal Transporter (PT) and was filmed in the year 2004. One can order the documentary via Amazon or Netflix and share their own Segway stories on www.10mph.com/segway, to win free copies of the movie.

“We’re excited to have the support of Segway on the launch of this film. The Segway PT we rode across the country is a pivotal part of our story as it allowed us to slow down, meet some incredible individuals, and ultimately tell a very inspiring story,” said Josh Caldwell, producer and editor of 10 MPH.

To learn more information about the film, visit www.10mph.com.

Having made its name in Europe and America, car navigation is now introduced in Australia with advancement through Pioneer AVIC-HD3. This built-in HDD to 2DIN size comes with entertainment and navigation functions. It is estimated that this new HDD will take the Australian car Nabi market to a further level. This new device will arrive in market in June 2007.

Main features of Pioneer AVIC-HD3 are:
? 30GB loading capacity for HDD with functional loading music library and advanced navigation and high-level entertainment.
? Australian map recording with 97% population cover ratio.
? 7.0 Adopting type wide touch panel.
? Adapter with Bluetooth function.
? Entertainment functions like music CD, DVD, CD-R/RW, MP3.
? Separately sellable adapter that can correspond to iPod with connection.
? Speed recognition can be loaded while traveling.

Via: Pioneer

Clarion’s new Bluetooth audio/mobile phone transceiver, the BLT370, got approved by the FCC. More and more wireless gadgets - all ready to take over your vehicle - have been getting approvals recently. The BLT370 hands-free kit lets you utilize your vehicle’s built-in audio system for streaming music wirelessly as well as make/receive calls from your phone.

The BLT370 is intelligent enough to switch between music streaming and hands-free mode. The transceiver unit comes with four buttons, two to control volume and another two to receive/hang-up a call. You can conveniently fix the transceiver unit using velcro or to the car’s sun visor.

The Bluetooth advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) is supported, along with audio/video remote control profile (AVRCP). No word on the pricing yet, but knowing that the FCC has given its approval, the Clarion BLT370 should hit the streets soon.

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The folks over at the FCC approved the Bose Media Center, a premier audio/navigation system with bleeding edge technology. The Media Center comes with several useful functions on the front of the device, including zoom-in/zoom-out for the maps.

The Source Information Display is where all the action is, displaying the currently playing media or selected station. When the thing is finally fitted onto your car, you also get volume control on the steering wheel.

Supported broadcast sources include AM, FM, XM and TV. Other modes available on the Bose Media Center include CD/DVD, iPod, Music Library and U-Music. It supports MP3, WAV and WMA audio formats. There is also integration with your cell phone presumably via Bluetooth.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but it should be out soon.

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Mercedes- Benz and SIRIUS Satellite Radio have announced that they will be increasing the rate of installations of SIRUS radios in Mercedes Benz vehicles. For 2007 installation will increase to more than 80% and the following year in 2008 and 2009 will increase to over 90%.

The luxury automaker will make SIRIUS standard equipment on this year S-Class and CLS. New models with SIRIUS will be available at dealerships later this year. Mercedes will the SIRUS service for a complete six months.

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Directed Electronics, the leader in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite radio receivers, announced today their Directed Video all-in-one overhead monitors with built-in DVD players are now shipping to authorized Directed Video retailers worldwide.

This overhead DVD player comes standard with pivoting grade A widescreen LCD panels, a slim slot load DVD player, USB and SD readers, 2 fold-flat wireless headphones, 2 AV inputs and 1 AV output, and a built-in FM transmitter. This should turn any road trip experience from boring and irritating, to smooth and enjoyable. Pricing for the 800B and 1020B are just $449 and $549. For more details and a store locator, please visit www.directed.com.

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Kenwood’s A/V line brings out a new addition with an all new first in-dash navigation/DVD/monitor all-in-one system, the DNX1700. The unit receives a large 6.9” screen and comes standard with a remote. It also features flash-drive navigation technology. The unit is now shipping and is priced around $1,400.

A world leader in marine electronics, Raymarine, introduces their A60 Dual Function display with chartplotter and HD Digital (TM) Fishfinder. The A60 is a fully-submersible, compact unit which features a large 5.7 inch QVGA, RS12 12 Channel GPS sensor.. The color display can be easily viewed in the sunlight and also features split-screen functionality. With the dual screen capability, boaters can view multiple combinations of Raymarine’s GPS chartplotting and digital fishfinder technology at the same time. Also provided with the package is the Navionics(R) Silver US Charts compact flash card, which contains complete cartography for the continental United States. The navigation charts are easy-to-read and feature superb detail with tides and currents, shaded depth contours and spot soundings.

The A60 incorporates Raymarine’s patented HD Digital fishfinder technology with the DSM25 Digital Sounder Module, which is included in the A60 Chartplotter/Fishfinder System Pack. The digital sounder module offers exceptional depth sounder performance and offers superior fishfinder clarity and precision. The DSM25 can adapt to changing water and seabed conditions to provide an outstanding picture clarity with HD digital technology.

Additionally, the A60 features a RS12 12 Channel GPS Sensor, which is offered in a low-profile or standard pole mounting design, a NMEA 0183 interface and optional thru-hull or in-hull transducers. The A60 also comes with a standard yoke mounting bracket, and an optional flush mount kit is also available.

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ScentAir has taken car air fresheners to a whole new level “VbubbleU.” 1967 Volkswagon Microbus, which debuted at the GlobalShop Expo in Las Vegas. The windows were replaced with touchscreen monitors for a user interface to allow customers to sample scents which instantly dispersed from the

Robert Q. Riley, designer, has worked out a new diesel\electric hybrid three-wheeled vehicle. On sale to consumers- with the vehicle; will be the plans. FRP or fiber-reinforced-plastic,will be constructed over the chassis, to ensure a correct fit.

The XR3 Hybrid will be able to travel on electric power only; up to 40 miles and offers plug-in capability. Lithium-ion batteries provide the power. Alternatively, included is the small diesel engine, which, along with the electric motor, should be able to provide between 125-225 miles per gallon.

Via EcoGeek

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible may very well be one of the most technologically innovative cars available on the market to us regular consumers. The new model features the ability to drop the convertible top with just a press of a button on the key fob, as well as heated/cooled cupholders to make sure your drink is just the right temperature - no more cold coffees or warm soda.

Entertainment features of the 2008 Sebring include the availability of a number of different audio configurations, including the new MyGIG system which features a large 20GB hard drive, a USB 2.0 port, navigation, and real-time traffic navigation powered by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. All audio configurations feature a radio with an audio input jack so you’ll be able to hook up any MP3 player (even an iPod) with ease.

Another cool feature of the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is the UConnect Hands-free Communication System, which is available as an option on all North American models of the car. It’s available as a stand-alone option, or as part of the MyGIG system. UConnect control buttons are integrated into the car’s radio head unit, and utilizes Bluetooth technology to provide wireless communication between a compatible mobile phone at the vehicles on-board receiver. What does that mean for you? You’ll be able to have conversations on your mobile through the UConnect system in your car, without having to pick up your phone and risk an accident.

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G-NET has announced the official release of their latest version of the G-NET Car PC packaged with Digital Dash 5 software. The CarPC is in its third revision, which offers greater performance with a 1.5GHz processor and faster DDR2 ram.

Having a Windows XP pc solution in your vehicle provides more multimedia features and endless uses. A CarPC provides functionality of a regular desktop computer inside your vehicle, with a compact design made specifically for use in a car. CarPC owners are able to browse the web, e-mail, use PC based GPS navigation software, use all of your applications and software, and even playback all file types of music and video files, etc.

Digital Dash 5 software is included to allow the user to safely and efficiently control the unit while the vehicle is in motion. The software provides an integrated audio player, video player, DVD player, web browser, vehicle diagnostics utility, and even a satellite radio module.

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