Automobile: Nissan to introduce iPod navigation system

Japan Today reports that Nissan Motor Co said it started marketing a car navigation system enabling music fans to connect their iPod players to the system when driving in Nissan vehicles.

The new navigation system features a specific iPod connector that delivers in-car control of iPods through its 7-inch touch screen display.

Carlos Tavares, Nissan executive vice president and head of planning and design said in a press release: “We are very excited to be collaborating with Apple on this project. The new HC705-A navigation system gives customers the best possible in-car control of iPod through the system’s innovative 7-inch wide touch-panel display. It also allows customers to enjoy their iPod in the car without any concern about battery life.”