A tubular receptacle, which is generally similar in appearance with a female cigarette lighter, is provided with communication contacts that allow a specifically designed insert member to be disposed within a cavity of the tubular receptacle to accomplish a simultaneous connection of electrical power between the vehicle and a portable electrical device and the connection of data links between those two components. By simply inserting the insert into the cavity of the tubular receptacle, data connections and power connections are made at the same time and without the need to make separate connections to accomplish these purposes.