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.
Alpine Club Restyle
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Alpine Announces Club Restyle For Dealers

Alpine Electronics announced the launch of Alpine Club Restyle, a new retailer training and sales incentive program for...

Android
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Android I/O Highlights for 12 Volters

A number of introductions announced by Google at the Android I/O Developer’s Conference Thursday, will have an impact...

Metra 99-8161S
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Metra Intros Car Kit for Lexus

Metra Electronics announced a new radio replacement kit for the Lexus SC430 for model years 2002 through 2010...

CarPlay Chevy
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2.4 Million Chevys to Get CarPlay, Android Auto

In the largest adoption of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto yet by a car maker, Chevrolet Wednesday announced...

AAMP logo
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AAMP Buys Rosen Electronics

AAMP of America announced it acquired Rosen Electronics maker of car video, navigation interfaces, radio, backup sensors, and...

Android mascots
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Beyond Android Auto-GM Plans Full Android Dash:Report

It’s well known that General Motors is planning to offer an Android infotainment system that goes beyond Android...

car stereo
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The First Car Maker With Android Auto is….

The first car maker to include Android Auto in a new car model is Hyundai in the 2015...

Pioneer AVH-4100NEX
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New Facts For Selling Car Radios

If you are selling advanced aftermarket car radios, here are some facts that your customers may appreciate. According...

AAA headlights
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AAA Says Headlights Need Improvement

A new AAA study found that today’s headlights fail to safely light the roadways at speeds as low...

CRUX logo
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CRUX Intros Navi for Chrysler & Dodge

Crux Interfacing Solutions released a new interface for adding navigation to select late model Chrysler and Dodge vehicles with...

Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX
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Pioneer Offers up to $100 Rebate

Pioneer is offering a pre-paid Visa card rebate with the purchase of many of its 2015 radios. From...

Mitsubishi touchscreen
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Another Tesla-Style Screen Debuts

The next car maker to employ a Tesla-style over-sized screen to control all car functions is Mitsubishi. A...

Advanced Mktg
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12V OEM Integration Training For All SoCal

Advanced Marketing & Distribution is holding a training seminar on OEM integration open to all dealers in Southern...

Tammy Lowe
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Rockford Names Director of Marketing

Rockford Corp. has promoted Tammy Lowe to the post of Director of Marketing, effective immediately. Lowe started at...

Clarion summer promo
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Clarion Launches $200 Rebate

Clarion Corporation of America announced the launch of a "Clarion Endless Summer Promotion" that includes an aggressive mail-in...

samantha-fish
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SAVV Sponsors Guitar Giveaway

SAVV Entertainment Systems sponsored one of the more unique giveaways at this year’s CPS Distributing Open House May...

CEA Connected Car tour
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On TV: MECP and Connected Car in Your City?

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) this week gave 33 TV and radio interviews on aftermarket connected car products...

CEA Car Tech
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MECP Launches Car Audio Dealer Contest

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and MECP are taking to Twitter and Instagram to host a contest for...

Andy Allen
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Andy Allen Resigns from Memphis Car Audio

Andy Allen, Director of Product & Marketing at Memphis Car audio, has resigned his post effective this week....

Metra DP-7363B
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Metra Adds Ultra Large Hyunda Kit

Metra Electronics announced a new radio replacement kit for the Hyundai Sonata 2015 and newer, which is one...