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.
DroneMobile updates its remote start app
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Firstech Updates DroneMobile App

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Press Release (UNEDITED): SEATTLE-- Firstech, makers of the award-winning DroneMobile connected car and GPS tracking solution, today announced...

Dynamat names new owner
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Dynamat Names New Owner, Returns to Private Company

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Dynamat, the long time sound dampening brand, was purchased by its Chief Financial Officer of 5 years, Scott...

Rydeen will introduce new products at the SEMA show 2025.
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Rydeen to Present New Products at SEMA

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Press Release (UNEDITED): Torrance, CA – Rydeen Mobile Electronics is thrilled to announce new 360 products at SEMA...

GM to End CarPlay in ALL vehicles.
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GM’s Latest CarPlay Announcement

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the car maker will eventually phase out CarPlay and Android Auto in...

VOXX partners with MECP for free Viper security training
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VOXX Teams With MECP for Free VIPER Certification

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Press Release (EDITED): VOXX by Gentex Corporation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Mobile Electronics...

Crutchfield tells Supreme Court of Tariff Issues
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Crutchfield Asks Supreme Court for Tariff Chaos Relief

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One of the largest car audio retailers, Crutchfield, filed a brief with the Supreme Court, asking for relief...

A call for less infotainment in cars.
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More Basic Vehicles Lack Infotainment Screen or Radio

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While infotainment screens are larger and more prevalent than ever, some budget vehicles are forgoing the radio screen...

The Wholesale House to shutter Florida warehouse.
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The Wholesale House to Close Florida Warehouse

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One of the largest car audio distributors, The Wholesale House, based in Hicksville, Ohio announced it will close...

Mid City introduces ModeLock for Porsche
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Mid City Engineering Announces ModeLock™ – Porsche

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Press Release (UNEDITED): CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2025 – Mid City Engineering, a leading provider of innovative accessories for...

Mark Miller
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My Wish List for SEMA

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By Mr. Retail All of us have had “wish lists” of products we hoped vendors would make, stop...

Uconnect Jeep update leads to stranded cars
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Uconnect Update Leads to Stranded Cars

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By James Chevrette and Amy Gilroy Retailers may want to reach out to their Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid...

SiriusXM 360L added to Toyota RAV4
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Toyota Adds SiriusXM 360L in New RAV4

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Press Release (EDITED): NEW YORK – Toyota and SiriusXM today announced that SiriusXM with 360L will make its...

Kia EV6 subwoofer problem
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Kia EV6 Subwoofer Problem

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The subwoofer in the Meridian premium audio system in the Kia EV6 is out of phase, according to...

sam_sutton
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Lessons of a 22-Year Old Rep

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By James Chevrette New kid on the block, 22-year-old Sam Sutton of Crossover Marketing, WA, one of the...

Sundown launches car audio line aimed at brick and mortar retailers.
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Sundown Launches Brick & Mortar Brand

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Sundown launched in July, a selective car audio sub-brand aimed primarily at brick and mortar retailers.  The Horizon...

Maxxsonics names Jason Billups sales rep
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Maxxsonics Expands Rep Network

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Press Release (EDITED) : Libertyville, IL – Maxxsonics, maker of audio solutions for Mobile, Powersports, and Marine applications, is...

ZZ2 launches in the UK
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ZZ2 Officially Launches in the UK

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Press Release We are proud to celebrate our official arrival in the UK, a highly demanding and respected...

Metra to show new Vibe Audio/Metra car audio systems at SEMA Show 2025.
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Metra to Intro New All-in-One Audio Kits at SEMA Show

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Metra Electronics will introduce new all-in-one audio systems at the SEMA Show, including truck-specific models for the Toyota...

PAC ships new AmpPRO interfaces
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PAC Ships New AmpPRO Interfaces

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PAC is expanding its AmpPRO amplifier interface line with two new models for Ford and General Motors trucks...

Modus brings Cybertruck demo vehicles to Electrify Expo NY
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Modus Brings Cybertruck to Electrify Expo

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Press Release: Oxnard, CA---Modus is proud to announce it will exhibit and demo audio systems at the upcoming...