American Drivers Want More iPod Integration

Apple's media players in the scope of car manufacturers By Filip Truta, Apple News Editor conducted by analyst firm iSuppli has revealed that the automotive industry is preparing for a huge demand of iPod integration. 39 percent of vehicle models sold in the US in 2008 expected to offer iPod integration options. In 2009, this will rise to 58 percent of car models, iSuppli claims. Cars boasting iPod support available right from the factory will mark the first time that more than half of the vehicle models sold in the US will sport this feature. "US consumers for the past few years have been demanding improved connectivity between their vehicles’ audio/video systems and their media players, particularly iPods," iSuppli explains. “The automotive industry is at the point where in-vehicle technologies - or the lack of them - are... [read full story]