CES showcases connected car products.(LBS INSIDER E-NEWSLETTER)

The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is big, loud and happens every year. For the past three or so years, the largest tradeshow in the United States has become a showcase for automobile manufacturers' product rollouts. ...

A lot of auto manufacturers, partnered with the wireless carriers, use CES as a launching pad for infotainment units that feature two-way connectivity.

This connectivity will be important for hybrid navigation, both automotive and fleet management users and service providers who want the best of both worlds, said Kim Fennell, deCarta president and CEO. "[This means] off-board search and navigation to get real-time content, traffic, search along …