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Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car

Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.

28/11/2008 04:21 PM

DLO TransDock (2nd generation)

While it's the most attractive FM transmitter out there and is chock full of great features, it might send your precious iPhone/iPod flying off into the yonder.

27/11/2008 06:03 PM

Griffin iTrip Autopilot

Griffin's iTrip Autopilot is a relatively cheap and minimalist FM transmitter that connects your iPhone or iPod to a car stereo.

27/11/2008 02:45 PM

Cygnett GrooveTooth Talk

A small and relatively simple Bluetooth speaker for the car that should suit those who prefer affordability and simplicity.

05/11/2008 06:51 PM

Cygnett Groove Transporter II

This sturdy FM transmitter is a cheap way to hook your iPhone or iPod to your car stereo. Be careful before making a purchase though, as the unit may not fit your car's dashboard configuration.

04/11/2008 03:53 PM

BMW redesigns iDrive for new 3-Series and 7-Series

For years, BMW has heard complaints from automotive editors and enthusiasts about its iDrive control system, the interface for accessing infotainment and car functions in BMW models. But with the introduction of the new 3-Series and 7-Series, iDrive gets a radical transformation.

14/07/2008 06:35 PM

Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.

27/06/2008 05:10 PM

Internet killed the (digital) radio star

During a trip to the US four years ago, I rented a car fitted with an XM satellite radio — which gave me well over 100 radio stations, each carrying a continuous stream of crystal-clear talk radio or music in a surprising array of genres.

19/06/2008 04:06 PM

JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

13/05/2008 11:07 AM

BMW to offer full in-car Web access

There is a lot of talk of connected cars of late, but there are currently no OEM auto manufacturers that offer unrestricted Web access; BMW is looking to change that.

06/03/2008 01:49 PM

Bentley and Naim partner for "world's best" in-car sound system

Luxury brands have paired with high-end audio companies before -- Lexus with Mark Levinson, Lincoln with THX, Acura with ELS. Now Bentley pairing with Naim is proving that even automakers in the luxury stratosphere feel the need to partner with an established audio company.

22/02/2008 08:48 PM

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Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car

Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.
DLO TransDock (2nd generation)

While it's the most attractive FM transmitter out there and is chock full of great features, it might send your precious iPhone/iPod flying off into the yonder.
Griffin iTrip Autopilot

Griffin's iTrip Autopilot is a relatively cheap and minimalist FM transmitter that connects your iPhone or iPod to a car stereo.
Cygnett GrooveTooth Talk

A small and relatively simple Bluetooth speaker for the car that should suit those who prefer affordability and simplicity.
Cygnett Groove Transporter II

This sturdy FM transmitter is a cheap way to hook your iPhone or iPod to your car stereo. Be careful before making a purchase though, as the unit may not fit your car's dashboard configuration.
Z Portal begins strip searching cars

Last week Australians got their first taste of an X-ray machine that can perform a "virtual strip search" when authorities began trialling a machine at Melbourne's domestic airport. Now there's a machine large enough to strip search a car.
BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.
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Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car

Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.
A guide on how to iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.
BMW redesigns iDrive for new 3-Series and 7-Series

For years, BMW has heard complaints from automotive editors and enthusiasts about its iDrive control system, the interface for accessing infotainment and car functions in BMW models. But with the introduction of the new 3-Series and 7-Series, iDrive gets a radical transformation.
Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.
JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.
Bentley and Naim partner for "world's best" in-car sound system

Luxury brands have paired with high-end audio companies before -- Lexus with Mark Levinson, Lincoln with THX, Acura with ELS. Now Bentley pairing with Naim is proving that even automakers in the luxury stratosphere feel the need to partner with an established audio company.
In-car singalongs with Sony

The upcoming long weekend means road trips are on the cards, and Sony has some new options for in-car entertainment en route.
Portable DVD: Why not use a notebook?

Even the lowest-end notebooks on the market these days sport DVD-ROM drives, so why shouldn't you just plump for a notebook to meet your portable DVD watching needs?
BMW to offer full in-car Web access

There is a lot of talk of connected cars of late, but there are currently no OEM auto manufacturers that offer unrestricted Web access; BMW is looking to change that.

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DLO TransDock (2nd generation)

While it's the most attractive FM transmitter out there and is chock full of great features, it might send your precious iPhone/iPod flying off into the yonder.
Griffin iTrip Autopilot

Griffin's iTrip Autopilot is a relatively cheap and minimalist FM transmitter that connects your iPhone or iPod to a car stereo.
Cygnett GrooveTooth Talk

A small and relatively simple Bluetooth speaker for the car that should suit those who prefer affordability and simplicity.
Cygnett Groove Transporter II

This sturdy FM transmitter is a cheap way to hook your iPhone or iPod to your car stereo. Be careful before making a purchase though, as the unit may not fit your car's dashboard configuration.
Sony DVP-FX720W

The FX720 has its limitations, but for the price, it does what it is designed to do well enough.

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DLO TransDock (2nd generation)

While it's the most attractive FM transmitter out there and is chock full of great features, it might send your precious iPhone/iPod flying off into the yonder.
Griffin iTrip Autopilot

Griffin's iTrip Autopilot is a relatively cheap and minimalist FM transmitter that connects your iPhone or iPod to a car stereo.
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