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.
Reps and distributors are consolidating in the car audio aftermarket.
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Rep Consolidation: Will We See Much More?

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So many reps are reaching retirement age that they are being snapped up either by distributors or other...

Consumers cut spending on car maintenance.
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Consumers Cut Spending on Car Repair and Maintenance

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Consumers are in a period of belt tightening when it comes to their cars, said Autoblog. The 290...

American Bass debuts motorcycle audio amplifiers.
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American Bass Intros Its First Motorcycle Amplifiers

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American Bass announced its first motorcycle amplifiers under the VFL line at the SEMA Show last month.  It...

Restyler Connect offers shop manager software specifically for car audio/restyler shops.
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A Shop Manager For 12 Volters

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Restyler Connect is shop management software designed specifically for 12 volt shops. Launched by two retail partners out...

Rydeen reintroduces its backup camera with dynamic parking lines.
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Rydeen Reintroduces Backup Camera

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Press Release: TORRANCE, CA-- Rydeen Mobile Electronics, supplier of safety and driver awareness technology, proudly announces the reintroduction...

Sony Car Audio adds a new distributor.
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Sony Exits European Car Audio Aftermarket

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UPDATED: Sony will exit the car audio market in Europe, it announced this fall. The company will cease...

Top story CEoutlook September 2025
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Top CEoutlook Story November 2024

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November was a busy month based on new products introduced at the SEMA Show and more consolidation of...

DS18 showed its new high end premium powersports audio line at SEMA 2024.
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DS18 Debuts High End Marine/Powersports Line

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DS18 announced at the SEMA Show last month a new line of premium powersports, marine and motorcycle products...

Firstech announced a new M8 Momento dashcam series.
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News Briefs From SEMA 2024

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The SEMA Show saw some major announcements that we've covered over the past few weeks, but here we...

GoFast, a northeast distributor of car audio and racing products names new sales manager.
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GoFast Names Industry Vet as New Sales Manager

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Middletown, CT (UNEDITED)–  GoFast Solutions, a premier distributor of 12-volt automotive and consumer electronics, proudly announces the addition...

This automaker may not survive 2025.
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This Leading Car Maker May Not Survive 2025

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Nissan has between 12 and 14 months to find an anchor investor if it is to survive, a...

SiriusXM is now available on Tesla Models 3, Y and Cybertruck.
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SiriusXM Now in Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck

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For the first time, SiriusXM is available as a fully integrated feature in the Tesla Model 3 and...

Outrageous Audio rocks Black Friday once again.
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This Shop Continues to Rock Black Friday

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By Rich Truesdell Marking its 38th Black Friday sale, Outrageous Audio in Portland, Oregon continued to pack in...

Alpine ships iLX-W770 radio with wireless CarPlay and a chassis at $429.
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Alpine Ships $429 Wireless CarPlay With Shallow Chassis

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Alpine shipped Tuesday it's latest deck offering features such as a shallow chassis and wireless CarPlay and Android...

Best Buy Reacts to Tariffs
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Best Buy Trims Forecast

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Best Buy announced it saw softer than expected sales in September and October and lowered its expectations for...

SkillsUSA announces new judges for the 2025 Mobile Electronics competition season.
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SkillsUSA Seeks Donations For 2025

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Press Release: SkillsUSA is seeking industry support and donations for the upcoming SkillsUSA Mobile Electronics competition season. The...

Rep firm Echo Sales was sold to Chris Hilbert of Sound Decisions.
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Another Leading Rep Firm Sold

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Manufacturer's rep Echo Sales and its MED, Mobile Electronics Distributors, distribution arm was purchased November 1 by Chris...

Garmin responds to post on JL Audio name change to Garmin Audio.
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JL Audio to Exit MESA Group

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Members of the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) buying/marketing group were informed Thursday that JL Audio, an...

New Rydeen professional digital camera CM-AHD1000PW.
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Rydeen Intros Commercial Digital Back Up Camera

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Press Release: TORRANCE, CA – Rydeen is shipping a new commercial digital camera CM-AHD1000P/W designed for professional trucks...

PowerBass announced a new under-the-seat active subwoofer and a new motorcycle speaker lineup at SEMA 2024.
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PowerBass Intros Flat Piston Under-the-Seat Sub Box

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PowerBass introduced a new under-the-seat subwoofer using dual 6-inch flat piston subwoofers. The new active bass subwoofer enclosure,...