Harman International has made good its promise to stay on top as the leader in automotive entertainment as it reports a successive launch of 13 major audio and infotainment platforms for the automotive industry. The list of car enhancements include custom in-car audio, navigation, hands-free communication and driver assist technologies.

Among the brands that have benefitted from this massive effort include marquee car brands like Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Hyundai, Mercedes, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroen, and Ssangyong.
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We have seen a lot of wild ideas when it comes to car enhancements and peripherals and here is one that should be a big help for people who cannot live without their laptops. We see most cars equipped with the portable DVD players with screens placed at the back of the headrests. But now, here is one that can cater to mobile computing on the go and also some entertainment via notebooks.

It is evident that today, people can use their laptop and browse the web even when traveling. But the matter of sturdiness is put into question. Having them on your lap is not necessarily the best position to really use a laptop but perhaps this CradleVue Laptop holder can resolve all that.

The CradleVue can be adjusted to hold onto any size laptop. It also can adjust to accommodate more than just mini vans, it’ll also work for cars, SUVs and trucks as well. It has a specific type of cord that is used to absorb all of the usual shock from riding around in the car.

You can get the CradleVue Laptop Holder for $24.99

(Source) Crunch Gear

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Now that 2009 is here, expect most car owners to forego any plans of buying new cars. Rather, a lot are expected to make do with their current vehicles and perhaps go as far as enhancing them as a better alternative compared to the investment cost needed to buy a new one in the market.

Financing is one of the prime reasons. Rather than invest thousands of dollars, you can just modify and maintain your car to perform and look better. This caters to mechanical and interior upgrades, a prime practice some years back before the boom of new cars came into play.

Among the expected high demands of car accessory improvements include that of:

1. Engine maintenance and upgrades
2. Magwheels and Tires
3. Audio upgrades
4. Interior upgrading
5. New Paint jobs
6. Auto Detailing

Look at them one by one and you will agree, they are cost-friendly measures for the time being. Besides, most cars in the market today are not that old yet. So why bury yourself with debt if you can make your current car look better.

Tags: audio upgrades, buying new cars, car enhancements, car owners, engine maintenance, improvements, interior upgrades, magwheels, new paint, tires

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