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.

American Int’l Ships Dodge, Jeep Kits

TAMPA BAY, FL (June 1, 2012) – American International–  manufacturer of 100% American-made automotive dash kits and accessories...

Amazon to Collect Taxes in N.J.

Amazon’s tax free firewall is showing some cracks.  Like brick and mortar stores, Amazon must now begin collecting...

SmartStart Update Today Lets Car “Talk” to You

After first showing it at CES, Directed has launched the SmartStart 3.0 update that lets your car “talk”...

Harman to Refocus on 12v Aftermarket

Harman has been putting a lot of focus on home and portable audio and is now investing in...

“Death” of Car Radio Possible in 10 Years: Study

A new report by IMS Research finds that aftermarket car radio sales will be cut in half by...

First Radio Kit for New Scion iQ, FR-S

Best Kits & Harnesses (Aamp of America) introduced the first radio replacement car kit for the 2012 Scion...

Hifonics Revamps Gladiator Amps

Maxxsonics has updated its Hifonics Gladiator GLX amplifier series with new “Super D” circuitry and a new design...

ICE Asks Help for Colleague

In Car Experts (ICE) is asking industry members to donate to an industry colleague Steve Hock who has...

Rosen Ships OE Replacement Radios w/ Changeable Faceplates

OE Look-A-Like radios are great for matching the factory look of the radio, but they saddle the dealer...

Metra Ships First Kit for ’03-’07 Murano

Metra is shipping about a dozen new car radio installation kits including the only kit now available for...

Garmin Alters the Touchscreen

Garmin showed a new concept for OEM car infotainment systems that uses a large controller knob filled with...

Rydeen Ships Next-Gen Mirror in June

Rydeen will ship in June the next generation of its GPS touchscreen mirror with faster navigation and better...

Aftermarket Now in Talks for Siri-Like Car Radios

Imagine Siri that’s robust enough to work well in the car.  Nuance announced it now has such a...

CEA and MERA Join for 12V Campaign

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association (MERA) will launch a campaign Thursday to...

MESA Adds Warrantech to Supplier Members

MESA, the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America buying/marketing group for car audio announced that Warrantech has joined as...

Tips from a Model 12V Retailer

Mobile Edge, an award-winning independent retailer in the small town of Lehighton, PA is noting some out-of-the-ordinary activity in...

JL Announces Stealthbox for Porsche 911

JL Audio announced a new Stealthbox, custom fit enclosed subwoofer, for the classic Porsche 911. The low profile...

Rockford Launches Facebook Promo

Rockford is running a Facebook contest,  giving away a $25,000 grand prize to help drive consumers to its...

Expect Larger 12V Aftermarket Radio Screens

As pointed out in USA Today, screens are getting bigger on the dashboard, just as they’ve upsized in...

Tint World Event Offers Free Installs in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, North Carolina (PRWEB) May 21, 2012--Tint World will hold a store grand opening celebration in Greensboro, North...