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Automotive head unit
Centerpiece of the car's sound and information system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An automotive head unit, sometimes called the infotainment system,[1] is a vehicle audio component providing a unified hardware interface for the system, including screens, buttons and system controls for numerous integrated information and entertainment functions.
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Other names for automotive head units include car stereo, car receiver, deck, in-dash stereo, and dash stereo.