09-14-2006, 06:20 AM
70 Percent Of 2007 Vehicles Will Be iPod Ready
The Daily Auto Insider
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
September 2006
More than 70 percent of the 2007 models to be sold in the United States will offer jacks and plug-in options to hook up Apple's iPod or other MP3 music players, Automotive News reported.
Digital music players, roughly the size of a cell phone, hold thousands of songs or sound files that can be organized in multiple ways.
Without built-in plugs, users can hook up iPods or MP3s in their vehicles by plugging them into a cigarette lighter and using a wireless adapter purchased separately.
In-car connections range from simple auxiliary jack adaptors that allow for manual operation of iPods and MP3s to advanced plug-in kits or dock connectors wired right into steering wheels and radio controls, the story said.
Most automakers now offer auxiliary audio input devices as either a factory- or dealer-installed option on some models. General Motors, Ford and Mazda announced this month that they will offer the option in new vehicles later this year. A new BMW iPod interface is now available across the lineup. Most Mercedes, Jaguar, Mini, Acura, Volkswagen, Volvo, Honda and Nissan (truck) models are equipped with adaptors. Even lower priced Toyota Scion and Suzuki models feature iPod connection devices. Chrysler now offers radios with a 3.5mm audio input jack for any MP3 player in most of its products. It also offers MP3 playback from a CD in most vehicles.
The Daily Auto Insider
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
September 2006
More than 70 percent of the 2007 models to be sold in the United States will offer jacks and plug-in options to hook up Apple's iPod or other MP3 music players, Automotive News reported.
Digital music players, roughly the size of a cell phone, hold thousands of songs or sound files that can be organized in multiple ways.
Without built-in plugs, users can hook up iPods or MP3s in their vehicles by plugging them into a cigarette lighter and using a wireless adapter purchased separately.
In-car connections range from simple auxiliary jack adaptors that allow for manual operation of iPods and MP3s to advanced plug-in kits or dock connectors wired right into steering wheels and radio controls, the story said.
Most automakers now offer auxiliary audio input devices as either a factory- or dealer-installed option on some models. General Motors, Ford and Mazda announced this month that they will offer the option in new vehicles later this year. A new BMW iPod interface is now available across the lineup. Most Mercedes, Jaguar, Mini, Acura, Volkswagen, Volvo, Honda and Nissan (truck) models are equipped with adaptors. Even lower priced Toyota Scion and Suzuki models feature iPod connection devices. Chrysler now offers radios with a 3.5mm audio input jack for any MP3 player in most of its products. It also offers MP3 playback from a CD in most vehicles.