Epsilon Switches to MAP Pricing
Epsilon brands including Soundstream, Power Acoustik and Precision Power are converting to a Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy...
Hollywood Sound Labs Re-enters US
Hollywood Sound Labs, a niche 90’s brand known for competition US-built subwoofers has returned to the US car audio...
12V Reacts to Sony’s North American Exit
Industry members expressed sadness, concern about consolidation of the industry, and nostalgia for Sony’s past achievements upon hearing...
Truck Demo Rooms at Car Toys Texas
The 12-store Car Toys chain based in Texas is fully revamping its stores to focus on active demo...
More 12V Dealers, Suppliers Push Into Fleets
With car audio sales seeing low growth overall over the past few years, some dealers are starting to...
A One-of-a-Kind Shop Expands
One of the most successful car audio/automotive shops in the country, the 35-year-old Ai Design, NY is expanding....
Major 12V Suppliers Raise Prices; Not By Much
Many suppliers announced price increases on September 1 or in the preceding weeks. Given the skyrocketing cost...
12-Volt Selling Online – Pros and Cons
If over 57 percent of car audio sales are transacted online, should you be selling from your website...
Letter From a Top Retiring Dealer
From Michael Meza, Cartunes of Santa Rosa, CA After more than four decades in the mobile electronics industry,...
Best Subwoofer in Europe, North America & Asia – EISA Awards
The best overall car audio subwoofer measured by exceptional sound, fitment and engineering in Europe, North America and...
Should You Go Into Fleet Work?
Car audio shop Automotive Specialty Systems, CT, entered the fleet market in 2015 and it's now 90 percent...
When 12V Retail Keeps Calling You Back
You may remember that Dan Bowman, an award winning salesman and knowledgeable 12-volt guru, started a consultant business,...
12-Volt Manufacturers Prepare for Slate Truck
The $25K bare bones EV Slate Truck that ships without a radio has many suppliers considering creating audio...
Diamond Ships Ultra Large Harley Speaker Kit
Diamond Audio will ship this month an extra large late model Harley speaker/cut in kit offering the largest...
JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine Report Q1 Sales
Both JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine reported lower profits due in part to the higher cost of memory and...
New Dashcam Law in Canada Effecting US Commercial Drivers
A new law requiring dashcams in commercial trucks traveling through BC Canada may create business for Canadian and...
What’s Happening with Tariff Refunds?
We know of a few car audio suppliers who have received tariff refunds as well as many larger...
Best Buy Switches Up Merchandising for 12-Volt
Best Buy is in the process of removing old demo displays in hundreds of stores and switching to...
Car Audio Buyers Are Younger Than You Think
Ever wonder the percentage of car audio customers that are under the age of 40? According to the...
Shortages in Car Audio Speakers Continue
Shortages in car audio speakers and spot shortages in other 12-volt categories continue although some say supplies will...