iSuppli sees booming telematics market in Western Europe

Sales of automotive telematics systems in Western Europe are set to rise by a factor of five during the period from 2008 to 2016 as carmakers offer more telematics-equipped models in the region, according to iSuppli Corp. Western European telematics sales are expected to reach 24.8 million systems by 2016, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.5% from 4.9 million systems in 2008.  Read more...

MOST® adopted in third Lexus platform

SMSC said its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST^®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the new Lexus HS250h, which is distributed in the U.S. and Japan.  Read more...

ATX launches telematics service for Toyota and Lexus

August 5, 2009 – ATX Group said it’s launching the Toyota/Lexus Safety Connect(TM) program on select Model Year 2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. The program marks the introduction of location-based safety and security services to Toyota’s vehicle line and an enhanced suite of services for its premium Lexus line.  Read more...