Saturday, May 17, 2008

In-car infotainment market records steady growth

[15.05.2008 first posted on silicon republic] In-car entertainment and information systems are expected to raise US$39.8bn in revenue in 2008, up 7.9pc from US$36.98bn in 2007, iSuppli Corp has claimed. The figure is a combination of global combined OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and aftermarket revenue. “Much of the automotive market is playing catch-up, with many car makers this year seeking to upgrade their infotainment systems to match Ford’s SYNC technology,” commented Richard R