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72 Hour Push on COVID Shields, Please Help
The next 72 hours to a week is a desperate time for many health care workers around the...
Some Loans Start Friday
One of the simplest loans made available from the Fed to aid small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (under...
New Brand From Accele
Accele Electronics is launching a separate division called "Accent Mobile," which features driver safety and entertainment products specifically...
Free Sirius and Howard Stern During Pandemic
SiriusXM and Howard Stern announced they are opening up free audio streaming of their full lineup through May...
Fabricators Besieged With Requests for COVID Shields
Some car audio fabricators are being deluged with requests by hospitals to produce face shields to protect against...
Finally, Details on COVID-19 Relief For Small Business
Here, finally, are the details on the programs to help small businesses affected by COVID-19 under the new...
Firstech Debuts Drone KeyLocker
Firstech, maker of DroneMobile and Compustar, announced its new Drone KL1 KeyLocker, scheduled to ship in Summer 2020....
12 Volt Heroes in Coronavirus Fight
Jeremy Katz, Owner of JK Automotive Designs, found out that his local hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts was in...
Kenwood, Firstech Temporarily Stop Shipping
Kenwood, JVC and Firstech brands such as Compustar and DroneMobile are temporarily halting shipping due to state mandates...
Call For Masks to Fight COVID-19
This call for masks (below) to protect against COVID-19 was printed by Professional Boatbuilder magazine, but could easily...
Pros and Cons of Staying Open
How do you know when to close the shop during a time when 40 percent of the country...
Update on Ignition Interlock Exemption Status
Shops that service alcohol ignition interlocks are considered an essential business exempt in many states from closing down...
Industry Leader Passes
It is with deep sadness that we report that Tom Malone, President of VOXX Advanced Solutions Corporation and...
Info on Shops Exempt From Shutting
As more states issue "shelter in place" orders that mandate that non-essential businesses close temporarily, there are questions...
Tips for 12 Volters at This Time
As many of you are now aware, California has shut down non-essential business as have states including Pennsylvania...
Car Audio Halt on Amazon
For many car audio dealers, it's what they had long hoped for (although not under the current circumstances). ...
12V Reacts to Coronavirus
The fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic is hitting car audio shops, as it is other small businesses. Here...
The Unusual Approach of BLAM Speakers
The three-year-old BLAM Audio brand is releasing this week new "Live" speakers that come in different models for...
Many 12V Distributor Shows Postponed Through April
Most of the car audio distributor shows scheduled for the remainder of March and April have been postponed...
Pioneer Moves to Enforce MAP
Pioneer Electronics has issued notices to dealers informing them that the company will start aggressively enforcing its Minimum...