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.
Porsche, Aston Martin Get Next Generation of CarPlay
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These Luxury Cars Get Next Gen CarPlay

The next generation of CarPlay, originally announced over a year ago, will first appear in vehicles from Porsche...

Andy Oxenhorn retires from JL Audio
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JL Audio President Retires

President of JL Audio, Andy Oxenhorn is retiring from the company effective Friday. Oxenhorn joined JL Audio in...

Pioneer sold to CarUX
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Pioneer May Be Up For Sale: Report

News organization Bloomberg is reporting that Pioneer Corporation owner Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) is considering selling the...

Wish list for car audio products to see at the SEMA Show 2025.
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Mr Retail: Where’s the Low End?

By Mr Retail Most of the folks I talk to are seeing their lower end business drying up...

Massive Audio seeks sales support representative for car audio
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Massive Audio Speakers for Open Air Vehicles

Press Release: Massive Audio announced a new line of speakers geared to the challenges of open air vehicles....

Blaupunkt adds car amps speakers
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Blaupunkt Adds to US Lineup

Blaupunkt, which returned to the US a year ago with new and legacy head units, is now shipping...

ATOTO Enters US With Advanced Head Unit Features
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Advanced Car Radio Tech From ATOTO

ATOTO is a car audio supplier with advanced head unit features that has just opened up a headquarters...

12 volt sales are picking up.
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12V Shops Face Higher Expenses

The rising cost of doing business has led many shops to increase their labor rates or consider doing...

GM Ditching CarPlay Impact on Aftermarket
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GM Ditching CarPlay: Is it Good for the Aftermarket?

You may have read that General Motors revealed a key reason it is ditching CarPlay and Android Auto...

RDV Ships New CarPlay Interfaces
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RDV Ships 6 New CarPlay Interfaces

RDV Automotive Technology is now shipping six new wireless CarPlay interfaces for high end and other vehicles. The...

Boss Audio names Jason Digos Senior Trainer
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BOSS Audio Names New Exec

BOSS Audio Systems announced the promotion of Matt Delgado to the post of Director of Sales. Delgado's ascent...

Ford recalls vehicles due to SYNC problem with backup camera image.
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Will Ford Offer a 48 Volt F-150?

By Richard Truesdell   On December 5 Tesla shared its 48 volt architecture documents with other major automakers,...

MasterTech Expo Bob Katz
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MasterTech Expo Adds Audio Recording/Mastering Engineer to Trainers

Press Release (UNEDITED): Tempe, AZ – Mobile Solutions, a leader in creating the tools and training needed for...

VOXX Viper transmitters
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New Viper Transmitters, VOXX Ekey Announced

VOXX will introduce a number of new products this year including a new line of Viper transmitters for...

The 12vDashboard Hires Industry Veteran
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The12VDashboard Hires Industry Vet

Press Release (UNEDITED): Omaha, NE--The12VDashboard Inc. has hired Tom Kolar as the Director of Sales for the next...

KnowledgeFest Dallas moves to Ft. Worth
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This KnowledgeFest Sells Out

Las Vegas KnowledgeFest, to be held February 2-4, 2024 has sold out of booth space, marking the first...

Metra will introduce VIBE Audio BMW subwoofers and speakers at SEMA 2024
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Metra Partners With ACV GmbH

Press Release (UNEDITED): Holly Hill, FL-- Metra Electronics®, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is honored to...

Outrageous Audio break in.
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Outrageous Audio is Fed Up

Outrageous Audio owner Blane Hartleb is fed up with breakins and vandalism at his leading car audio shop....

Car audio sales down say retailers
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Sales Slump at Some Retailers

Sales of 12 volt products overall have been slow since August/September said many retailers.  Some describe it as...

Tint World Netflix Connection
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Netflix Tie-In For Tint World

A Tint World store was recently opened by a contestant on the Netflix series “Ultimatum.”  The social media...