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.
California passes speed warning law.
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Calif. Passes In-Car Speed Warning

California recently passed a bill that says any vehicle sold that has a front-facing camera or GPS guidance...

US Seeks to Ban Chinese Connected Vehicle Technology
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US Plans to Block Chinese Hardware and Software in Vehicles

Under a new Biden administration plan announced Monday, Chinese and Russian connected vehicle software and hardware would be...

Don't panic when retail is tough, but take these actions.
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Time to Tweak Inventory for the New Trends?

Business is a roller coaster. What is selling from one day to the next can drive the “buyer”...

ESCORT New Laser Shifter
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ESCORT Ships New Laser Shifter Kit

ESCORT is shipping a new laser shifter kit that may be added to one of its existing portable...

Rob Limbaugh of Kicker Inducted in Mobile Audio Hall of Fame
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Former KICKER Exec Honored with Hall of Fame Induction

Press Release (UNEDITED): STILLWATER, Okla. – This weekend, Stillwater Designs®, the maker of KICKER® mobile-audio products, is proud...

Ampere Audio purchased
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Ampere Audio Acquired by 12 Volt Company

Fresh off its announcement of the purchase of Lithium Pros, the parent of XS Power and Sundown Audio,...

NAV-TV Stays in Aftermarket
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NAV-TV Remains in Aftermarket

NAV-TV’s aftermarket division, its brand and assets, is under new management and the company will continue to operate....

Monarch Distributing shows anti catalytic converter and wheel theft at SEMA 2024.
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Guard Against Catalytic Converter & Wheel/Tire Theft For Toyota

Press Release: STANTON, CA--The Protect-X Smart Sensor Vehicle Security Add-on Module was specifically designed for Toyota vehicles to...

Compustar expands Compustar PRO
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Compustar Upgrades Pro Dealer Program

Firstech, maker of Compustar and Drone remote start/security, is revamping its Compustar Pro Dealer program. Compustar Pro was...

JL Audio StowAway enclosed subwoofers
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JL Audio Ships Universal StowAway Subwoofers

We're a little late on this one--JL Audio started shipping in June, new StowAway universal, loaded subwoofer enclosures...

XS Power Buys Lithium Pros
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XS Power Parent Buys Lithium Pros

Press Release (UNEDITED): KNOXVILLE, TN: Systematic Holdings, LLC, the parent company of XS Power, is proud to announce...

Kicker Sand Super Show 2024
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KICKER Demos at Sand Sports Super Show

Press Release: (UNEDITED) STILLWATER, OK – KICKER® and its XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) will be the showpiece at...

GROM introduces AmpLinq amplifier replacement interface
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GROM Intros Amp Interface

GROM, a supplier of 12 volt aftermarket accessories, is expanding into the amplifier interface market with the AmpLinq,...

Pioneer to ship audiophile radio this month.
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Pioneer Intros Flagship Receiver

Pioneer Electronics will ship this month a new flagship, audiophile car audio receiver, it said.  The new deck...

Tint World wins high ranking from franchise market intelligence firm FRANdata.
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First Tint World in Wisconsin

Press Release (UNEDITED): MILWAUKEE —  Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise,...

SEMA: Average car on road is 14 years
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SEMA: Passenger Cars on Road Now Average 14 Years Old

Press Release: (UNEDITED) -- DIAMOND BAR, CA – New research (www.sema.org/research) by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is...

RDVFL Tesla-Style radio for GM trucks
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RDVFL Ships 15.6-Inch Radio for GM

RDVFL announced it is shipping the first of its Tesla style radios for General Motors.  The new 15.6-inch...

GoFast Expo Sales Training
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GoFast Expo Features Sales Seminar: Sandler’s 7-Step System

Press Release: MIDDLETOWN, CT– GoFast Solutions, a leading provider of distribution and training solutions for the 12V industry,...

MESA Reports on Car Audio Market 2024
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MESA Reveals Snapshot of Car Audio Market

MESA, the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America buying/marketing group, presented a snapshot of the state of the car...

Hertz Harley audio with bybass module
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Hertz Motorcycle Kit Gets Advanced A2B Bypass

Corrected: Hertz is offering a new audio kit for 2024+ Harley motorcycles that overcomes a design out issue...