Car News
Car Makers Delete Infotainment Features Due to Shortages
As chip shortages drag on, car makers are taking to removing features including navigation and camera-based rear view...
Even Second Tier Suppliers Running Out
Three Tier 2 suppliers are out of CarPlay radios this week in some or all of their lines....
Chrysler, Jeep Adopt SiriusXM Crash Warning Feature
SiriusXM is offering a vehicle crash warning alert feature that is now included in Uconnect for Jeep, Chrysler,...
Sony Brings Back Specialists’ Mobile ES Line
Sony Electronics is bringing back the Mobile ES line with new high end speakers and subwoofers. Back in...
VOXX to Buy Onkyo’s Home AV Business
VOXX International announced it plans to partner up with Sharp Corporation to buy the home AV business of...
Best Buy President and CE Veteran to Exit Chain
Long time consumer electronics leader and Best Buy President and Chief Operating Officer, Mike Mohan, will exit the...
AAMP Global Buys M2M in Motion to Bolster Fleet Telematics
AAMP Global will expand its role in fleet electronics with the purchase of M2M in Motion, a fleet...
Ford’s New Infotainment Screen Tie-In
The Ford F150 is getting a new feature that ties into the truck's touchscreen and rear taillight. The...
Ford Cuts Production in Half Due to Chip Shortages
After losing 17 percent of its production due to chip shortages in the first quarter, Ford announced it...
New Change at SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced it will launch a new "super premium" plan in the coming months. The satellite radio company...
CarPlay Radio Prices Rise on Ebay, Amazon
Consumers can expect to pay more online for some of the more popular aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto decks, due...
Alpine Ships New Processor
Alpine Electronics of America is shipping a new processor with 25 watts of built-in power and a new...
JVCKenwood Changes Forecast
JVCKenwood Corporation changed its forecast for the full year that ended March 31. Instead of a swing to...
Sony Introduces 3 New Receivers
Sony Electronics announced three new car audio receivers, including a new entry level model at $299 plus two...
DS18 Enters CarPlay Market
DS18, the brand known for its pro car audio, marine and off road products, will offer its first...
New Planet Pro Brand From BIG
BOSS International Group (BIG) is introducing a new Minimum Advertised Price--protected brand. Called Planet Pro, it is a...
When Will Radio Shortages End?
Now that a Tier 1 CarPlay radio is a rare commodity, we asked top retailers and distributors when...
More Chip Factory Problems
Chip factory problems are hitting the news headlines on a weekly if not daily basis, as shortages continue...
JVC Mobile Enters New Market
JVC Mobile is entering the dashcam market with a sub-$100 model that it hopes will bring JVC's camera...
Distributors React to Head Unit Shortage
The shortage of car audio head units has intensified since January, forcing distributors to adjust. Some are buying...