Amy Gilroy

Amy Gilroy

Amy has been reporting on the consumer electronics industry since cellphones and compact disc players were first introduced. She's worked for numerous industry publications and was a senior editor at This Week in Consumer Electronics (TWICE) magazine for 15 years.
Motorcycle audio growth slows
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Motorcycle Audio Growth Stalls?

By many accounts, the annual growth in motorcycle audio sales appears to be stalling, as some vendors and...

Vinland launches VISION Android car radio line.
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New Radio Brand Vinland Launches Maestro Capable Line

Vinland, a new Android-based radio brand since 2023, announced a new series called VISION that will be distributed...

Firstech launches FTX dashcam for auto dealerships.
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Firstech Launches FTX Expeditor Dashcam

Firstech announced the launch of the FTX dash camera designed specifically for automotive dealerships and expeditors. The FTX...

Thinkware seeks sales director.
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THINKWARE Seeks National Sales Director – U.S.

THINKWARE, a global leader in premium dash cam technology, is hiring a National Sales Director to drive growth...

ESCORT radar issues firmware update to improve response times.
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ESCORT Boosts Redline Radar Response

ESCORT announced it has improved the response time of its Redline 360c radar system and will roll out...

ZZ2 introduces new CarPlay interface for Tesla.
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ZZ2 Updates CarPlay/Android Auto for Tesla

ZZ2 is introducing an updated version of its kit for Tesla that now adds wireless CarPlay/Android Auto directly...

Sales of car audio
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Car Audio Sales This Year and DIY Market Share

The market share of do-it-yourself (DIY) car audio installations is at about 64 percent of the aftermarket, according...

Diamond ships new Black Carbon coaxial marine audio speakers.
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Diamond Ships New Black Carbon Coaxials

Diamond Audio is shipping new marine and powersports Black Series Coaxial speakers with higher output and larger tweeters...

Rockford teased a new Harley audio product
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Rockford Teases Next Motorcycle Audio “Game Changer”

A Facebook post by Rockford Fosgate teased a new motorcycle audio system from the brand that is expected...

Trulli wireless enclosed subwoofer ships July 26
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Trulli Wireless Sub Enclosure Launches July 26

After over a year of previewing its groundbreaking wireless enclosed subwoofer, Trulli Audio will ship the BASS50 on...

SiriusXM launches ad-supported lower priced subscriber plan.
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As Promised, SiriusXM Launches Ad-Supported Tier

SiriusXM officially launched its ad-supported, lower-priced subscription tier. The new package, called SiriusXM Play, has a monthly price...

Wet Sounds Names Distributor
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Wet Sounds Names New Rep

Correction: Press Release (EDITED): Wet Sounds announced a new partnership with Falcon Sales & Marketing, which will now...

The Headrest Safe offers new compact model.
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New Headrest Safe For Sedans

The Headrest Safe Company, the two-year old supplier of headrest safes for vehicles, announced a new compact model...

DPS Automotive hires Justin Vallo
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DPS Automotive Welcomes Justin Vallo

Press Release (EDITED): Arlington Heights, IL —  DPS Automotive Group is proud to announce the addition of Justin...

BOSS Elite names new distributor.
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BOSS Elite Names New Distributor

Press Release (EDITED): OXNARD, CA-- BOSS Elite, a leader in aftermarket car audio systems, proudly announces it has...

distributor vs direct
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Tariffs: Many Dealers Keep Orders Close to the Bone

Ordering from vendors and distributors virtually ground to a halt back in May at many retailers.  Almost two...

ZZ2 names new rep in TOLA region.
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ZZ2 Names New Rep

Press Release (EDITED):– BOCA RATON, FL – ZZ2, a leader in automotive integration, in-vehicle entertainment, and fleet safety...

Massive Audio DSP48
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Massive Audio Intros DSP48 Processor

Press Release (EDITED): LOS ANGELES – Massive Audio unveiled the DSP48, a cutting-edge digital sound processor with a...

ZZ2 Ford Sync camera interface
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ZZ2 Ships Ford SYNC Camera Interface

ZZ2 is offering a new camera interface for Ford SYNC vehicles that lets you add, for example, a...

Ford recalls vehicles due to SYNC problem with backup camera image.
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Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Error in SYNC

More that 200,000 Ford vehicles have been recalled due to interference with the backup camera image within the...