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Mirror Monitors Get Smarter
Aftermarket rear view smart mirrors are taking a few leaps forward in technology and size. Top of the...
Rough Start to 2019
Many 12 volt retailers and suppliers reported a rough start to 2019, although some said sales began to...
Smartphones Will Control More Car Functions
Sure, smartphones can remote start a car, or track it and more. But Hyundai is taking phone control...
Google’s First Car Accessory
In yet another sign that voice assistants are taking over infotainment, Google has teamed with accessory maker Anker...
SiriusXM Launches Plan to Reach Younger Users
SiriusXM announced a new Essential subscription plan designed for anywhere BUT the car. The $8/month plan aims to...
JL Audio Ships New Stealthboxes
Yes, JL is releasing Stealthboxes for the JL. JL Audio is shipping a precision-fit enclosed subwoofer for the...
CarPlay Rated by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports recently ranked the top “Must-Have” features in new cars, putting CarPlay and Android Auto at the...
Head Unit Startup Seeks Investors
Ever wonder what it costs to invent, design and produce your own unique head unit. Ask Vehroot. A...
MESA Enters Truck Accessories With Keystone
The Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) buying/marketing group has entered a partnership with Keystone Automotive Operations, a...
One of the First SiriusXM Kits for Motorcycles
VAIS will ship next week one of the first satellite radio add-on kits for motorcycles. The kit adds...
Best Buy Names New CEO
Best Buy announced a new CEO to replace the acclaimed Hubert Joly, who helped turn around the chain,...
Rydeen to Lower Prices
Rydeen Mobile announced that it is reducing prices on various smart mirrors and cameras. Effective April 15, the...
Elettromedia Will Train Your Novice Installers
The shortage of experienced installers continues to plague retailers, prompting Elettromedia to take the unusual step of launching...
Metra Ships No-Calibration ADAS Cam
Press Release (Unedited) Holly Hill, FL –iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping an Advanced...
12 Volt Veteran Exec to Lead BOYO
An executive who served as president of a car security company for decades, has been named Director of...
Watch New 12 Volt Awareness Video From CTA
A video introducing consumers to aftermarket car audio is now available to dealers to post on their social...
Slicker Wireless Charger from Brandmotion
Brandmotion will ship this month a new wireless Qi phone charging pad for just about any car, which...
Watch this Car Robot from China
NOMI is a cute little on-the-dash robot, which was unveiled in the US last month in an episode...
SiriusXM and Pandora Announce Pandora NOW
SiriusXM and Pandora announced today the launch of Pandora NOW, to be featured on both SiriusXM and Pandora...
Mobile Video: Not Dead Yet
The mobile video aftermarket has fallen by more than 60 percent in the past 8 years, but some...