> Is the market for this as big in Europe anyway? 1.) ... 2.) ... 3.)
add to that (for europe): they don't have the same lack of choice on their radios that we do in the u.s. clearstation has pretty much limited the variety we get on fm in the u.s., which is precisely why people seek out these alternatives.
on the other hand, you still need to contend with mp3's and other digital recording formats. there are lots of head units that will play mp3 cd's (which should pretty much kill the auto cd-changer market eventually) and the promise of bluetooth, although much belated, is coming (e.g. its supposed to be available shortly for some recent bmw's). that should make using an ipod or equivalent alot easier in a car (through car audio system). although, if you're not in a city right now, there are short range fm transmitters that work adequately.
