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ARLINGTON, VA –More than a fourth of consumers own MP3 player equipment for their vehicles, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association. While 97% own an AM/FM radio, the study shows digital audio alternatives have gained a significant foothold in the automotive electronics market.
"The switch from analog to digital that is taking place in the home is also taking place in the automobile," said CEA director of research Joe Bates. "Consumers enjoy the portability, flexibility and personalization that digital provides. We've seen this in factory shipment data, as well as in this new consumer survey."
MP3 players, cell phones, mobile and portable video navigation and factory-installed autosound equipment contributed to the $6 billion (27%) growth of mobile technologies in 2005. CEA estimates that $27B of mobile electronics products was shipped in 2005 and more than $30B will be shipped in 2006.
Some of the most popular devices currently used in the car include AM/FM radio and CD players (single and multi disk, 75 and 60% respectively). Other popular mobile products include keyless entry (55%), alarm systems (48%), component speakers (34%) and DVD players (32%). Most of these products are still powered by the car battery.
Future interest levels for products continue to be among the traditional products, but car safety and convenience products also rank higher amongst consumers. 56% of consumers expressed interest in owning an alarm system, nearly 10% more than those who currently own them. Almost half of consumers expressed interest in a navigation system and in-vehicle safety devices compared to the 25% who currently own them.
"The switch from analog to digital that is taking place in the home is also taking place in the automobile," said CEA director of research Joe Bates. "Consumers enjoy the portability, flexibility and personalization that digital provides. We've seen this in factory shipment data, as well as in this new consumer survey."
MP3 players, cell phones, mobile and portable video navigation and factory-installed autosound equipment contributed to the $6 billion (27%) growth of mobile technologies in 2005. CEA estimates that $27B of mobile electronics products was shipped in 2005 and more than $30B will be shipped in 2006.
Some of the most popular devices currently used in the car include AM/FM radio and CD players (single and multi disk, 75 and 60% respectively). Other popular mobile products include keyless entry (55%), alarm systems (48%), component speakers (34%) and DVD players (32%). Most of these products are still powered by the car battery.
Future interest levels for products continue to be among the traditional products, but car safety and convenience products also rank higher amongst consumers. 56% of consumers expressed interest in owning an alarm system, nearly 10% more than those who currently own them. Almost half of consumers expressed interest in a navigation system and in-vehicle safety devices compared to the 25% who currently own them.
ARLINGTON, VA – The Consumer Electronics Association's president and CEO Gary Shapiro sent a letter to members of Congress urging the support of H.R. 2048, the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. The bill was introduced in 2005 by House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) and Representatives Edolphus Towns (D-NY) and Darrell Issa (R-CA). The bill would protect consumers' rights to upgrade and repair their automobiles where they want and with the products of their choice.
"Americans should have the right to choose which new technologies are used in their vehicle, as well as the right to choose who installs these products," said Shapiro. "As vehicles continue to become more electronically complex, automobile manufacturers have begun implementing specific proprietary access codes to allow access to the advanced computer mainframe. This effectively has caused many consumers and independent installers to be locked out of their own vehicle when it comes to the installation of new mobile electronics products such as video screens, navigation devices and audio systems.
"H.R. 2048 would put independent dealers and manufacturers on the same playing field as car companies and their franchised dealer network. This bill does not require car manufacturer's proprietary information to be shared," continued Shapiro. "We believe this bill would promote greater consumer choice, lower prices and ensure a competitive landscape for mobile electronics installers and manufacturers. I urge other members of Congress to join the 102 Congressional sponsors of this Act."
Shapiro's letter to members of Congress is available here: ce.org/shared_files/recent_actions/217Barton%20HR2048.pdf
"Americans should have the right to choose which new technologies are used in their vehicle, as well as the right to choose who installs these products," said Shapiro. "As vehicles continue to become more electronically complex, automobile manufacturers have begun implementing specific proprietary access codes to allow access to the advanced computer mainframe. This effectively has caused many consumers and independent installers to be locked out of their own vehicle when it comes to the installation of new mobile electronics products such as video screens, navigation devices and audio systems.
"H.R. 2048 would put independent dealers and manufacturers on the same playing field as car companies and their franchised dealer network. This bill does not require car manufacturer's proprietary information to be shared," continued Shapiro. "We believe this bill would promote greater consumer choice, lower prices and ensure a competitive landscape for mobile electronics installers and manufacturers. I urge other members of Congress to join the 102 Congressional sponsors of this Act."
Shapiro's letter to members of Congress is available here: ce.org/shared_files/recent_actions/217Barton%20HR2048.pdf
SAN JOSE – Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $19.6 billion in April, up 8.1% from April 2005’s sales of $18.1 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association reported today. SIA reported a nominal decline of 0.4% from March, when total sales were $19.7 billon.
“More intense competition led to a sequential decline of 6.1% in sales of microprocessors, offsetting modest growth in the rest of the microchip market,” said SIA president George Scalise.
“More intense competition led to a sequential decline of 6.1% in sales of microprocessors, offsetting modest growth in the rest of the microchip market,” said SIA president George Scalise.
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