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12-Volt Web Promo Begins
Los Angeles - After two years of research and planning, the car electronics industry cooperatively launched a viral video Internet campaign Friday afternoon, based on a "car dance mob" theme, to raise awareness of the category.
Samsung Unveils Black Friday TV Specials
Ridgefield Park, N.J. - Samsung Electronics America revealed a slate of products it has positioned for aggressive holiday promotions.
Mission Speakers To Return To U.S.
Jenkintown, Pa. - The Mission speaker brand will return to the U.S. through startup importer Mission USA, which is owned here by a local retailer.
B&N Nook e-Reader Sells Out
New York - Barnes & Noble said it sold out of its new 3G dual-screen Nook e-reader for Christmas and is now taking orders for Jan. 4 and later, according to its Web site.
Panasonic To Use Olympics Sponsorship For 3D Promotions
Secaucus, N.J. - Panasonic said this week that it once again plans to leverage its position as the official audio/video sponsor of the Winter Olympics to market and promote its new technologies, including 3D products.

TomTom Launches ‘Cash For Old PNDs'
Concord, Mass. - TomTom just launched a trade-in program that lets consumers send in any brand of portable navigation device (PND) for a cash return, when they buy a TomTom PND.
Rolls-Royce Adds HD Radio To Full Line
Indianapolis - Rolls-Royce became the second car maker to announce it will offer HD Radio as a standard feature across all its 2010 models, joining Volvo.
Connected PNDs To Catch On: Report
Gothenburg, Sweden - Eighty-eight percent of portable navigation devices (PNDs) shipped worldwide in 2015 will include cellular connectivity, despite the low demand for the feature initially, said Berg Insight.
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