Car owners who are eager to upgrade their car audio systems are going to love this new in-dash Blu-ray player from Panasonic. Panasonic has officially released the first car in-dash Blu-ray player, the CY-BB1000D. The release of this latest in-dash Blu-ray player coincides with the release of three new Strada-branded car navigation systems which includes the CN-HX3000D for the Japan market.

The Panasonic CY-BB1000D carries the following features:

• HDMI port
• SD card
• AVCHD and AVREC support

As for the CN-HX3000D, it is highlighted by a 7” LCD screen and an HDMI port as well that allows lucky owners to enjoy HD video content right inside their vehicle.

The CY-BB100D Blu-ray Player retails for 99,750 JPY while the CN-HX3000D navigation device costs 365,400 JPY.

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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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A top secret two-seater hydrogen car is the first car that has been enabled by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies. The new fuel cells back the new UK car which is said to be better than most hybrid and electric cars in the market today. It can consume only 360 miles to the gallon and could be made available to consumers for just 200 pounds Sterling ($315) per month.

Developed by Riversimple, the small city car integrates a 6kW fuel cell from Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies. The vehicle maximizes energy efficiency by utilizing lightweight composite materials, eliminating heavy mechanical component, and by networking fuel cells with ultra capacitors and 60% regenerative braking energy into one symbiotic system. The result is ground-breaking: 240 miles (390 km) can be traveled on one small tank of hydrogen weighing only 2.2 lbs (1 kilogram).

When you talk about price and alternative fuel or transportation, this supposed secret car does seem enticing. With the growing rant for other forms of potential vehicle preference, this latest top secret car certainly promises a lot. Best of all, it has a ready supply of fuel cells to back it up!

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In an age where electric cars are getting much attention, Wheego Electric Cars, a division of RTEV, has announced the launch of its U.S. car dealer network. RTEV is an innovation-driven and environmentally-conscious manufacturer of Electric Vehicles. The company’s two product lines are Ruff & Tuff and Wheego.

“In today’s difficult automotive market, more and more car dealers are looking for additions and alternatives to the traditional brands to maintain and grow their dealership business,” said Jeff Boyd, president of Wheego.

“Electric vehicle adoption, fueled by volatile gas prices, increasing environmental awareness, and technological advancements puts the electric vehicle industry on the cusp of major growth as consumers are increasingly making more green-conscious buying decisions. Progressive car dealers are realizing this, and we’re receiving applications from a variety of dealers who also have other car lines such as Honda, Toyota, Chevrolet, Saturn, and Suzuki, and want to expand their product line-up and catch the wave of the emerging electric vehicle movement. No one wants to get left behind. We will launch our first car, the Wheego Whip in May with a target of 50 U.S. car dealerships appointed by then,” added Boyd.

“These will be a combination of traditional car dealers as well as a new type of dealer who exclusively sells electric vehicles and combines several manufacturers such ZENN, ZAP, and MILES in one dealership.”

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Tags: car dealer, electric cars, electric vehicle industry, electric vehicles, first car, gas prices, launch, whip

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