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In the mid-2000s, the (often referred to as the Navteq CD500 or VDO CD500 ) was the gold standard for factory-installed infotainment. Found predominantly in Alfa Romeo (159, Brera, Spider), Fiat (Croma, Stilo, Sedici), Lancia (Delta, Musa), and some Iveco vans , this 6.5-inch touchscreen unit bridged the gap between CD-based audio and hard-drive navigation.