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.
Orca (Focal) buys audio company
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Orca Buys Marine Audio Brand

Orca Design & Manufacturing, which distributes brands including Focal, Gladen and Mosconi, announced it has purchased Exile Audio,...

It's been a slow Christmas season so far for car audio.
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Where’s the 12V Christmas Rush?

Lackluster sales so far this Christmas season have left many retailers shaking their heads. Several said the sales...

KnowledgeFest 2026 Owner and Manager track announced.
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KnowledgeFest Las Vegas Announces 2026 Owner & Manager Track Seminars

Press Release: North Andover, MA – The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is excited to announce the Owner &...

GM provides free in-dash Apple Music
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GM Vehicles Gets This Audio Feature

General Motors, which is gradually removing CarPlay from its vehicles, announced it has entered a deal with Apple...

SEMA applauds bill in Congress
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Landmark ADAS Bill Introduced in Congress

Press Release (UNEDITED): WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is celebrating the U.S. House of Representatives introduction...

RDFVL intros new replacement screens for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz
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New Screen Upgrades for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz

RDVFL has launched new replacement screens for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Two different screens are available for each...

Resolut Audio high end car audio DSP like nothing you've heard.
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Audiophile DSPs Break Barriers from Resolut

Resolut is an audiophile car audio brand by Russian engineers that offers DSP on a level as yet...

All eyes on dashcams--a growing business for car audio dealer.s
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More Big Milestones for Dashcams

If you require more convincing that dashcams are catching on with US consumers, here is some evidence: Toyota...

PowerBass talks car audio at local school
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PowerBass Talks Car Audio at Local School

Press Release (EDITED): GARDEN GROVE, CA: On Tuesday December 9, Erik Harbour Vice President of PowerBass, and Juan...

KnowledgeFest Las Vegas offers an advanced fabrication track
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KnowledgeFest Unveils Advanced Technician & Fabricator Track

Press Release (UNEDITED): North Andover, MA –The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is excited to announce the expanded Technician...

Sony Honda Afeela "Sony Car" canceled
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Audio System in “Sony Car” AFEELA1 Revealed

Sony Honda Mobility released details on the audio system planned for its AFEELA 1 EV due starting mid...

Car audio sales forecast for 2026
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Big Expansion Plans at Another New Car Toys

Under the name CTX, 12 of the original Car Toys stores in Texas were purchased by two former...

Window Tint School mourns loss of instructor
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Window Tint School Mourns Loss of Instructor

The Window Tint School community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Phillip Albritton, a beloved instructor,...

ZZ2 to ship DIZZPLAY for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
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New Mercedes DIZZPLAY from ZZ2

ZZ2 announced its second DIZZPLAY screen replacement radio for specific vehicles. The new model, to ship December 10,...

Custom Auto New Zealand sign
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Check Out This Rooftop Sign!

Maybe this New Zealand retailer, now sadly closing, will inspire a new sign for your shop.  John Wood...

iasca
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What are SQ Competitors Favoring in 2025?

By James Chevrette What are the brands dominating the sound quality competitions these days? Back in the day,...

Hyundai launches post car sale radio updates
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Hyundai Intros Radio Update Purchases After the Car Sale

Hyundai announced it will offer paid digital updates for the radio after the sale of the car. It...

Mark Miller
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Make This a 12V Profit Center

 By Mr Retail As most of us have figured out, dash cameras are a thing. They are not...

Happy Thanksgiving to our readers
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Happy Thanksgiving to All!

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

Stellantis pushing in car ads
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Stellantis Spams Infotainment Screens

Select Stellantis vehicle owners have received ads that remain on their infotainment screen for 15 seconds upon start...