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AutosYahoo Consortia Working on Used Cars PortalAuthored by Peter Krasilovsky on February 13, 2007 - 6:24am.
The newspaper consortia (“the amigos”) that teamed up with Yahoo for HotJobs is planning to invade used autos next, according to a post by newspaper insider Ken Doctor. If it pans out, such an alliance would probably signal that Yahoo’s 2005 deal with AutoTrader for listings will soon be over.
DirecTV, EchoStar Debut Portable, In-Car Satellite TVsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 9, 2007 - 10:35am.
Las Vegas - U.S. satellite TV providers DirecTV and EchoStar Communications on Tuesday unveiled dueling portable satellite TV receivers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Sega Ships "Full Auto 2: Battlelines" for PS3 to RetailersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2006 - 4:17pm.
San Francisco - Sega of America on Thursday shipped its "Full Auto 2: Battlelines" title for PlayStation 3 to retailers. The sequel in the car combat game franchise was developed by Pseudo Interactive.
Electronic Arts to Publish "Burnout Dominator" in 2007Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2006 - 4:15pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that its EA UK studio is currently at work on "Burnout Dominator," the latest installment in the racing game franchise. The title is slated to ship in 2007 for PlayStation 2 and the PSP.
NAVTEQ to Acquire DC-Based Map Network for $37.5 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 6, 2006 - 2:54pm.
Washington - NAVTEQ, a Chicago-based producer of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based devices, said on Wednesday that it will pay $37.5 million in cash to acquire The Map Network, a DC-based producer of maps for travel destinations, special events and major hotels.
GM to Build Over 1.8 Million Vehicles with XM Satellite Radio in '07Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2006 - 3:00pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite radio service to more than 7 million subscribers, said on Tuesday that automaker General Motors plans to build over 1.8 million vehicles with factory-installed XM radios next year.
Gizmondo Exec to be Retried on Car Theft Charges After MistrialAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 6, 2006 - 7:39pm.
Los Angeles - A former executive at defunct handheld game maker Gizmondo, who crashed a rare Ferrari while driving 162 mph on Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, will be retried on charges of fraud and grand theft after a jury failed to reach a decision Friday, the Associated Press reported.
XM, Acura to Offer 3 Mos. Free Satellite Radio to Used Acura BuyersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 11, 2006 - 1:17pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of digital radio programming with over 7 million subscribers, on Wednesday announced a partnership with automaker Acura, to offer three months of free service to purchasers of used Acura vehicles with factory-installed XM radios. Acura said it remarkets more than 35,000 certified pre-owned vehicles each year, with about one-third featuring XM radios. "XM's reach will now extend to Acura's pre- owned customers who seek the same high performance standards and quality as they have come to expect with a brand new Acura," said Steve Cook, executive vice president of automotive at XM.
tags: Marketing | Radio | Audio | Satellite Radio | Autos | XM Radio | Promotions | Satellite | Acura |
Volkswagen, Intel Team on Standards for Mobile Devices in CarsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 27, 2006 - 5:38am.
Palo Alto, Calif. - Volkswagen of America announced on Wednesday that its Electronic Research Laboratory has partnered with Intel to develop open standards to connect mobile electronics devices to vehicles. The companies said their prototype will feature Ultra Mobile PC integration, providing consumers with connectivity to a variety of digital media.
Acura to Make XM Standard; Maya Angelou, Natl. Lampoon Coming to XMAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 13, 2006 - 1:30pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of digital radio programming with over 7 million subscribers, announced on Wednesday that automaker Acura will make its radios standard equipment in all of its 2007 models. The vehicles will come with a free three-month subscription to XM. Separately, the company announced that poet Dr. Maya Angelou will host a weekly show on the compnay's "Oprah & Friends" channel, and that it has also partnered with National Lampoon to launch a new 24-hour comedy channel. Set to launch Oct. 1, the comedy channel will feature content such as stand-up, satirical news, parody songs and prank calls.
Internet Auto Ad Network Jumpstart Automotive Lands $10 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 29, 2006 - 1:30pm.
.gif){kind=spacer} San Francisco - Jumpstart Automotive Media, a developer of an Internet-based automotive advertising network, said that it has received a $10 million minority-stake investment from Alta Communications, a Boston-area private equity firm focused on media and telecommunications.
Volvo to Debut "Treasure Hunt" Webisodes on FridayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 6:38pm.
Irvine, Calif. - Volvo on Thursday announced plans to debut its series of online webisodes chronicling the final stages of its treasure hunt that had contestants searching for a buried Volvo XC90 V8.
Ripe Digital Entertainment Launches OctaneTV on VOD, Broadband, MobileAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 10, 2006 - 12:49pm.
Los Angeles - Ripe Digital Entertainment on Thursday announced the launch of OctaneTV, an on-demand network aimed at the youth car culture and motor enthusiasts.
Eidos, Ford Partner on "Ford Bold Moves Street Racing" Video GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 10, 2006 - 12:34pm.
San Francisco - U.K. game publisher Eidos Interactive announced on Thursday that it partnered with Ford Motor Company and Empire Interactive to publish "Ford Bold Moves Street Racing" for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the fall.
Volvo to Offer Sirius Radio as Factory Option This SummerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:58pm.
New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with 4.7 million subscribers, announced on Tuesday that automaker Volvo will begin offering Sirius as a factory-installed option this summer.
Apple, Automakers to Offer iPod Integration on 70% of 2007 VehiclesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 3, 2006 - 5:41pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple announced on Thursday that it has signed agreements with automakers Ford, General Motors and Mazda that will offer consumers the option to include iPod connectivity on 70% of the nation's 2007 model year vehicles. Ford and GM will feature iPod integration in the majority of their 2007 models in the U.S. beginning later this year, while Mazda's entire 2007 lineup will offer the feature. The iPod connectivity features will allow users to control playback via the car's multifunction controls, while storing and charging the iPod in the glove box. The iPod connectivity kits are expected to cost new car buyers an additional about $160. Apple said it has now sold over 58 million iPods worldwide.
Report: 65% of Adults Who Own Cars, MP3 Players Listen While DrivingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 2, 2006 - 1:37pm.
Detroit - Nearly two-thirds (65%) of adults who own both cars and MP3 players use an adapter to listen to digital music while driving, according to a report from market research firm Harris Interactive. Overall, about one in 10 adult car owners also owns an MP3 player. The percentage who listen in the car is even higher (72%) among 25 to 44 year-olds. "This means that vehicle manufacturers need to pay specific attention to the types of vehicles these buyers are interested in and equip the audio systems accordingly," said Harris Interactive senior director Bryan Krulikowski. "While new technologies and features typically trickle-down from luxury vehicles to mass-market vehicles, MP3 integration may become a 'trickle-up' feature given its young user base." The survey of nearly 13,000 adults also found that over half (52%) of those who use an MP3 player in the car -- and 14% of all adult car owners -- said they are extremely or very likely to consider purchasing an MP3 audio system interface technology for their next vehicle. Among technologies, an auxiliary jack located on the car stereo itself was most favored (39%), followed by Bluetooth (23%) or Firewire/USB connections (19%); least favored were the FM transmitters and cassette adapters currently widely available.
XM Satellite Radio Expands Traffic Information Service to New MarketsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 3:12pm.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite radio service to nearly 6.9 million subscribers, said on Tuesday that it plans to launch its satellite traffic information service, in 13 more U.S. markets during the third quarter. The new markets, including the Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Newport News area, increase the service's coverage area to 44 markets. XM's NavTraffic service, which costs a $3.99 a month when packaged with XM's $12.95 standard subscription, delivers real-time traffic information to vehicle navigation systems. Drivers see current traffic conditions on a screen, such as traffic speeds, accident locations and road closings.
tags: Radio | Audio | Satellite Radio | Autos | XM Radio | Traffic | GPS | Satellite | NavTraffic | Geo-Targeting |
iBiquity Digital Expands HD Radio Automotive Sales TeamAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 3:10pm.
Columbia, Md. - iBiquity Digital, the developer of digital HD radio broadcasting, said on Tuesday that it has expanded its automotive team to support the implementation of HD radios in new vehicles. The moves come two months after iBiquity signed a deal with Sanyo Trading to expand its presence with Japanese automakers. The company's technology transmits digital audio and data alongside existing AM and FM analog signals, allowing stations to add new services such as scrolling text on receiver displays, traffic updates and multicasting.
Mitsubishi to Offer Sirius on All Car Models Next YearAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:34pm.
New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with over 4 million subscribers, announced on Monday that it Mitsubishi will offer Sirius as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the entire 2008 Mitsubishi model line next year. New York-based Sirius also has deals with automakers BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, Kia and Volkswagen.
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