CSR and SiRF merger was completed on Friday 26 creating a provider of connectivity and location platforms.

The goal of this joint venture is to provide an infotainment framework and thereby enhance re-use of software for in-vehicle infotainment systems.

GuidePoint Systems has developed a new Windows®-based application that will allow users of a new Visteon® Navigation System to access the Internet in their car or truck.

Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wind River Systems, under which Intel will acquire all outstanding Wind River common stock for $11.50 per share in cash, or approximately $884 million in the aggregate.

Earlier this week Telematics Update revealed the winners of the seventh annual Telematics Awards at an industry gala dinner in Detroit, Michigan.

Straight from Telematics Detroit 2009: QNX Software Systems has announced support for Pandora Internet radio.

Straight from Telematics Detroit 2009: Reicom sets a new approach for low-cost OEM SDR radio platform to ignite the V2V and V2I market potential.

Straight from Telematics Detroit 2009: The GENIVI Alliance has announced an expansion with significant new members from the silicon and software industries contributing to the infotainment ecosystem.

Straight from Telematics Detroit 2009: SVOX has announced the immediate availability of speech recognition and speech output solutions as part of the Microsoft Auto 4.0 platform.

Straight from Telematics Detroit 2009: SVOX has joined forces with Open Handset Alliance members to enable speech user interfaces on the Android platform.