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2016
- Feb
- Pioneer Automotive de Mexico S.A. de C.V. established as manufacturing subsidiary in Mexico.
- Mar
- Relocates head office to Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.
- May
- Pioneer and HERE agree to perform proof experiment using Pioneer's 3D-LiDAR toward building a Data Ecosystem.
- Jun
- Pioneer and Towada Pioneer become certified with ISO 13485.
- Closes Pioneer Plaza Ginza showroom.
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2017
- Jun
- Pioneer and HERE enter into basic agreement to enable global mapping solutions.
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2018
- Jan
- Pioneer commemorates the 80th anniversary of its foundation on January 1.
- Jun
- Koichi Moriya is appointed as new President of Pioneer.
- Dec
- Signs a partnership with Baring Private Equity Asia.
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2019
- Mar
- Delisted from the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
- Apr
- Pioneer and Canon agree to co-develop 3D-LiDAR sensor.
- Sep
- Announces the new Vision: "Steering the way to the future."
- Oct
- Pioneer Establishes "Pioneer Smart Sensing Innovations Corporation" to Accelerate the Growth of Autonomous Driving Business.
- Pioneer and Swiss Re collaborate in pioneering a telematics driver assistance solution.
- Dec
- Announces the appointment of Adviser Shiro Yahara as president. (Scheduled to take office on January 1, 2020)
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2020
- Jan
- Shiro Yahara is appointed as new President of Pioneer.
- May
- Pioneer and Continental agree on strategic partnership for a new user experience.
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2016
- Mar
- Releases the ND-DVR10 driving-recorder which records ten seconds before and after the incident by full HD picture quality, the ND-ETCS10 ETC2.0 unit, the FH-4200 2-DIN receiver, and the MVH-7200 digital media receiver.
- Apr
- Develops a driver monitoring system that detects drivers' drowsiness.
- May
- Releases the WEB API service enabling to connect Vehicle Assist, Pioneer cloud-based fleet management service with the 3rd party's service.
- Jun
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CL900, AVIC-CW900 and AVIC-CZ900, the ND-BC8II rear-view camera, and the TVM-PW900T and TVM-PW900 rear-seat monitors.
- Sep
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CL900-M, AVIC-CW900-M and AVIC-CW900-M GPS navigation systems packaged with driving-assist unit, the ND-MA1 driving-assist unit, and the ND-FLC1 front-view camera.
- Releases the CyberNavi car-specific 10inch GPS navigation systems comprising AVIC-CE900AL-M, AVIC-CE900VE-M, AVIC-CE900VO-M, AVIC-CE900NO-M, AVIC-CE900ES-M, AVIC-CE900ST-M, AVIC-CE900AL, AVIC-CE900VE, AVIC-CE900VO, AVIC-CE900NO, AVIC-CE900ES, and AVIC-CE900ST.
- Oct
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CW700 and AVIC-CZ700, the RakuNavi AVIC-RL900, AVIC-RW900, AVIC-RZ900, AVIC-RZ700, AVIC-RZ500, AVIC-RW300 and AVIC-RZ300.
- Releases the DEH-5300 and DEH-4300 CD receivers and the MVH-5300 and MVH-3300 digital media receivers.
- Nov
- Releases the TS-WX70DA powered subwoofer.
- Starts providing the Automatic Safety Consulting Service as the new application of Vehicle Assist, Pioneer cloud-based fleet management service.
- Dec
- Toyota authorizes Pioneer sound system as the standard for LEXUS LC to be launched in Spring 2017.
carrozzeria ND-DVR10
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2017
- Jan
- Releases the B.PRO business-use GPS navigation system enabling multiple business requirements.
- Jun
- Releases the TS-V173S, TS-C1730S, TS-C1736S and TS-C1630S High Resolution audio grade custom-fit speaker, the TS-T730 tune-up tweeter, the TVM-FW1020-B flip-down monitor, the TVM-PW1000T, TVM-PW1000, TVM-PW910T and TVM-PW910 rear-seat monitors, and the ND-ETCS1 and ND-ETC8 ETC units.
- Jul
- Releases the FH-9300DVS 2-DIN receiver compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
- Aug
- Releases the ND-DVR30-B driving-recorder for business use.
- Sep
- Releases the CyberNavi High Resolution audio grade car-specific 10inch GPS navigation systems comprising the AVIC-CE901SE-M, AVIC-CE901AL-M, AVIC-CE901VE-M, AVIC-CE901VO-M, AVIC-CE901NO-M, AVIC-CE901ES-M, AVIC-CE901ST-M, AVIC-CE901SE, AVIC-CE901AL, AVIC-CE901VE, AVIC-CE901VO, AVIC-CE901NO, AVIC-CE901ES and AVIC-CE901ST.
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CL901-M, AVIC-CW901-M, AVIC-CZ901-M, AVIC-CL901, AVIC-CW901 and AVIC-CZ901 GPS navigation systems and the ND-DVR30, ND-DVR20 driving-recorders.
- Oct
- Releases the FH-4400 2-DIN receiver, the DEH-6400, DEH-5400 and DEH-4400 CD receivers, the MVH-7400, MVH-5400 and MVH-3400 digital media receivers, the TS-C1730 custom-fit speaker, the TS-WX130DA powered subwoofer, and the PRS-D800 High Resolution audio grade amplifier.
- Exhibits the 3D-LiDAR, a driving-space sensor which uses MEMS mirror at Tokyo Motor Show 2017.
- Releases the RakuNavi AVIC-RL901, AVIC-RW901, AVIC-RZ901, AVIC-RZ701, AVIC-RW501, AVIC-RZ501, AVIC-RW301 and AVIC-RZ301 GPS navigation systems.
- Nov
- Releases the TS-C1630 custom-fit speaker and the ND-DVR40 driving-recorder.
- Dec
- Releases the AVIC-BZ500 II business-use GPS navigation system, the TMX-DM02-VA driving-recorder for Vehicle Assist, and the ND-ETCS20B ETC2.0 unit.
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2018
- Jan
- Releases the AVIC-BZ500 II-B2VD and AVIC-BX500 II-B2VD business-use GPS navigation systems equipped with utility pole number search function, which enable efficient maintenance work including infrastructure.
- Initiates trial run for technical development of autonomous driving of fixed-route buses with Michinori holdings and Ibaraki Transport Co., Ltd.
- Apr
- Releases the ND-DVR30-BF driving-recorder and small-sized camera unit for business use.
- May
- Releases the CyberNavi X Series AVIC-CZ902XS-80 high-end audio and car navigation systems in limited numbers to commemorate Pioneer's 80th anniversary.
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CL902-M, AVIC-CW902-M, AVIC-CZ902-M, AVIC-CL902, AVIC-CW902 and AVIC-CZ902 GPS navigation systems, the CyberNavi car-specific 10inch GPS navigation systems comprising AVIC-CE902SE, AVIC-CE902AL, AVIC-CE902VE, AVIC-CE902VO, AVIC-CE902NO, AVIC-CE902ES and AVIC-CE902ST, the CyberNavi X series AVIC-CZ902XS, and the FH-9400DVS and FH-7400DVD 2-DIN receivers.
- Jun
- Releases the TS-F1740S, TS-F1640S, TS-F1040S, TS-F1740, TS-F1640 and TS-F1040 custom-fit speakers, the TS-T440 tune-up tweeter, the VREC-DZ500-C and VREC-DZ500 driving-recorders, and the TVM-FW1100-B and TVM-FW1100-S flip-down monitors.
- Sep
- Releases the DXT-P99RS-80 car audio package for a limited time in the overseas markets to commemorate Pioneer's 80th anniversary.
- Starts shipment of the LMM-1815-T, LMM-1830-, LMM-1860-S, and LMM-1855-MD MEMS mirror-type 3D-LiDAR sensor of differing measurement distance.
- Oct
- Releases the TVM-FW1300-B 13.3inch full HD flip-down monitor, one of the largest* in Japanese market.
- *As flip-down monitors in Japanese market. As of October 2, 2018, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the RakuNavi AVIC-RQ90, AVIC-RL902, AVIC-RW902, AVIC-RZ702, AVIC-RW502, AVIC-RZ502, AVIC-RW302, AVIC-RZ302 and AVIC-RZ102 GPS navigation systems, the DEH-6500, DEH-5500 and DEH-4500 CD receivers, the MVH-7500SC, MVH-6500, MVH-5500 and MVH-3500 digital media receivers, the TS-A6970F, TS-A1670F, TS-A1370F and TS-G1010F flush mount speakers, the TS-WX300TA, TS-WX300A, TS-WX1210A and TS-WX1010A powered subwoofer, the TS-T736 tune-up tweeter, the VREC-DH700, VREC-DH600, VREC-DH400, VREC-DZ300 and VREC-DS600 driving-recorders.
- Nov
- Releases the Cybernavi X Series AVIC-CL902XS, the GM-D8400 and GM-D8100 amplifiers, and the SDA-SC500 smartphone-cradle.
- Initiates trial run of autonomous shuttle bus with 3D-LiDAR sensor in Singapore.
- Dec
- Releases the DEQ-1000A-MZ and DEQ-1000A digital signal processors.
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2019
- Jan
- Releases the AVIC-BX500 III business-use GPS navigation system.
- Apr
- Releases the TMX-DM03, a communication type 2-camera drive recorder that detects drowsiness to the advanced driver assistance system Intelligent Pilot.
- Cloud-type operation management service Vehicle Assist is adopted for Pitabus, a service to notify the current location of pick-up buses provided by Sumi Denki Kogyo, AEGISAPP Transportation 2 of Aegis One Co., Ltd., and docomap Eye of docomap JAPAN Co., Ltd.
- May
- Mazda authorizes Pioneer speaker system as the standard for MAZDA3.
- Releases the RakuNavi AVIC-RL910, AVIC-RW910, AVIC-RZ910, AVIC-RL710, AVIC-RW710 and AVIC-RZ710 GPS navigation systems, the FH-8500DVS 2-DIN receiver, and the TS-WX400DA powered subwoofer.
- Jun
- Releases the TS-H101-BM custom-fit speaker, the UD-S701, UD-S702, UD-S703, and UD-S501 Sound tuning kit, and the VREC-DZ200 driving-recorder.
- Jul
- Releases the TVM-PW930T, TVM-PW930, TVM-PW920T and TVM-PW920 rear-seat monitors, the VREC-DZ700DLC, VREC-DZ700DSC, VREC-DZ600C, VREC-DZ600 and VREC-DH200 driving-recorders, and the SDA-SC510 smartphone-cradle.
- Aug
- Releases the TVRC-DH500-FC and TVRC-DH500-RC driving-recorders for business use.
- Sep
- Mazda authorizes Pioneer speaker system as the standard for MAZDA CX-30.
- Oct
- Releases the CyberNavi AVIC-CQ910-DC, AVIC-CL910-DC, AVIC-CW910-DC, AVIC-CZ910-DC, AVIC-CQ910, AVIC-CL910, AVIC-CW910 and AVIC-CZ910 GPS navigation systems, the CyberNavi car-specific 10inch GPS navigation systems comprising AVIC-CE902VO II, AVIC-CE902NO II, AVIC-CE902ES II, AVIC-CE902AL II, AVIC-CE902VE II and AVIC-CE902ST II, and the CyberNavi X series AVIC-CL902XS II and AVIC-CZ902XS II.
- Releases the RakuNavi AVIC-RQ903, AVIC-RW503, AVIC-RZ503, AVIC-RW303, AVIC-RZ303 and AVIC-RZ103 GPS navigation systems, the ND-ETC9 ETC unit, the FH-6500DVS and FH-4600 2-DIN receivers, the DEH-6600, DEH-5600 and DEH-4600 CD receivers, the MEH-6600, MEH-5600 and MEH-3600 digital media receivers.
- Dec
- Releases the TS-WX1220AH powered subwoofer.
- Releases the AVIC-BZ501 business-use GPS navigation system.
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2020
- Jan
- Participated in an antonomous driving demonstration under 5G environment in Malaysia.
- Unveils "Next-Generaton 3D-LiDAR Sensor" capable of measurement at Long Distance of 500m, and exhibits prototype at CES2020.
- Feb
- Provides probe data owned by Pioneer to VICS center and JARTIC for the demonstration experiment of traffic information.
- Jun
- Releases the Display Audio DMH-SF700 and DMH-SZ700 compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
- Jul
- Daihatsu authorizes Pioneer 9inch/6.8inch Display Audio as factory-installed option for DAIHATSU TAFT.
- Lexus authorizes Pioneer sound system as the standard for LEXUS LC500 Convertible.
- Aug
- Pioneer and Nisshin Fire & Marine Insurance collaborate in telematics insurance business.
- Oct
- Mazda authorizes Pioneer speaker system as the standard for MAZDA MX-30.
- Intelligent Pilot, an ADAS solution utilizing digital maps, is authorized in demonstration experiment of safety driving support for taxi drivers and taxi allocation instructions.
- Nov
- Releases the Cybernavi X Series AVIC-CL902XSⅢ and AVIC-CZ902XSⅢ.
- Releases the TMX-DM04-CS, TMX-DM04-CS-FRC communication dashcam with emergency call function.
- Dec
- Releases the DCT-WR100D in-vehicle Wi-Fi router.
- Releases the VREC-DS800DC 2-channel (front & rear) dashcam connected with car navigation system.
- Pioneer's approach for telematics service for high efficient global logistics in ASEAN selected for JETRO "The program for strengthening overseas supply chains".
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2016
- Aug
- Releases the APS-WF01J-2 wireless dock, which allows users to wirelessly save photos, videos, and music from an iPhone to an HDD, etc.
- Dec
- Releases the APS-DR001 DRESSING USB sound quality upgrader, which enhances PC audio quality merely by connecting to a USB terminal.
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APS-DR001
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2017
- Feb
- Introduces the BDR-S11J-BK and BDR-S11J-X, the world's first* built-in BD/DVD/CD writers compatible with high-definition 4K-content Ultra HD Blu-ray playback.
- *As built-in BD/DVD/CD writers. As of January 24, 2017, Source: Pioneer.
- Releases the APS-DR002 and APS-DR003 DRESSING USB sound quality upgraders.
- Mar
- Introduces the BDR-XD06J-UHD, the world's first* portable BD/DVD/CD writer compatible with the Ultra HD Blu-ray 4K content playback.
- *As a portable BD/DVD/CD writer. As of February 28, 2017, Source: Pioneer.
- Jun
- Releases the BDR-211JBK built-in BD/DVD/CD writer.
- Dec
- Releases the BDR-XD07J-UHD, BDR-XD07BK, BDR-XD07R, and BDR-XD07 W clamshell-type portable BD/DVD/CD writers.
- Releases the APS-DR005 DRESSING USB sound quality upgrader.
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APS-DR002
APS-DR003
BDR-XD06J-UHD
BDR-211JBK
BDR-XD07JR
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2018
- Jul
- Releases the BDR-PR1MC-W and BDR-PR1MA-W built-in BD/DVD/CD writers for business use, which are suitable for long term storage of electronic data.
- Oct
- Releases the APS-DR008 DRESSING USB sound quality upgrader.
BDR-PR1MC-W
APS-DR008
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2019
- Feb
- Releases the BDR-S12J-X and BDR-S12J-BK built-in BD/DVD/CD writers for Windows.
- Releases the BDR-XS07B-UHD portable BD/DVD/CD writer for Windows.
- Releases the BDR-XS07JM slot loading portable BD/DVD/CD writer for Mac.
- May
- Releases the BDR-212JBK built-in BD/DVD/CD writers for Windows.
- Dec
- Releases the APS-DR012 DRESSING USB sound quality upgrader.
- Releases the BDR-XS07JL portable BD/DVD/CD writer for Windows and Mac.
BDR-S12J-X
BDR-S12J-BK
BDR-XS07B-UHD
BDR-XS07JM
BDR-212JBK
APS-DR012
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2020
- Jan
- Releases BDR-X12J-UHD and BDR-X12JBK built-in BD/DVD/CD writers supporting BD-R 16x write speed for Windows and Mac.
- Dec
- Releases the DRESSING APS-DR300 and APS-DR200 USB sound quality upgrader.
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2016
- Mar
- Assisted with acoustic technology in the development of BRIDGESTONE GOLF TOUR B330X and BRIDGESTONE GOLF TOUR B332S golf ball of Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
- Releases the OLE-B02 OLED lighting system for use in cosmetic makeups, which systemizes OLED lighting units adopting variable-brightness and color-toning panels with wet coating process for light-emitting layer.
- Oct
- Releases the SGY-PM910V pedaling monitor sensor, which can be attached to various cranksets, the SGY-PM910VL single type (L), and the SGY-PM910VR single type (R).
- Nov
- Releases the Evolution Series TAD-ME1-K bookshelf speaker system.
- Dec
- Starts shipments of the MSS-U11C medical electronic stethoscope (a designated controlled medical device).
Bridgestone Golf Tour B330X
OLE-B02
SGY-PM910V
SGY-PM910VL
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MSS-U11C
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2017
- Jan
- Announces the end of the business alliance with Mitsubishi Chemical in the OLED lighting business (ends in 1H 2016).
- Enters into an agreement to establish a joint venture with Konica Minolta in the OLED lighting business (establishes joint venture on June 1).
- Mar
- Transfers the CATV-related equipment business to Technicolor Delivery Technologies S.A.S.
- Nov
- Releases the Evolution Series TAD-ME1-S bookshelf speaker system.
- Pioneer's terahertz imaging scanner contributes to scientific examination of works of art including Bernt Notke's Danse Macabre in Estonia.
TAD-ME1-S
Terahertz Imaging Scanner
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2018
- Jan
- Supports for sound quality improvement of Kodomo Challenge, Benesse's educational materials for infants.
- May
- Releases the Evolution Series TAD-ME1-80 bookshelf speaker system and the TAD-ST3-80 speaker stand as limited-time offer to commemorate Pioneer's 80th anniversary.
- Aug
- OLED lighting for cosmetic makeups is adopted as the lighting at Sogo Kirei Station in Sogo Yokohama which is one of Japan's largest beauty and cosmetic section.
- Sep
- OLED lighting for cosmetic makeups is adopted as the lighting at wedding hall's brides room where brides make makeup.
- Pioneer and Tokyo Medical and Dental University jointly develop a high-sensitive optical bio-sniffer module for exhaled breath acetone concentration measurement.
- Nov
- Releases the SGY-PM930H, SGY-PM930HL, and SGY-PM930HR pedaling monitor sensors.
Kodomo Challenge
TAD-ME1-80
Sogo Yokohama
Brides Room
Optical Bio-sniffer Module
SGY-PM930H
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2019
- Jan
- Releases the SGX-CA600 cycling computer.
- Assisted with acoustic technology in the development of BRIDGESTONE GOLF PHYZ golf ball of Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
- Feb
- The sound optimization application developed by Pioneer, CRI Middleware Co., Ltd., and Dirac Research AB. is adopted in the desktop PC FMV of Fujitsu.
- Jul
- Releases the Reference Series TAD-R1TX-EB and TAD-R1TX-BR floor standing speaker systems, and the TAD-ZZ014-WN audio board.
- Dec
- Releases the Reference Series TAD-M700 and TAD-M700S power amplifiers.
SGX-CA600
Bridgestone Golf PHYZ
Fujitsu FMV FH77/D1
TAD-R1TX-EB
TAD-ZZ014-WN
TAD-M700
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2020
- Oct
- Tohoku Pioneer agrees to supply OLED panels to PolyPhotonix for its sleep mask treating diabetic retinopathy.
Sleep Mask Treating Diabetic Retinopathy
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