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Sony Car Audio Exits the North American Market
Sony is stepping back from the aftermarket car audio business, according to an email release sent Sept. 30,...
Truck Demo Rooms at Car Toys Texas
The 12-store Car Toys chain based in Texas is fully revamping its stores to focus on active demo...
ALPINE Selects VOXX as Exclusive U.S. Distribution Partner to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Alps Alpine North America, Inc., steward of the iconic ALPINE aftermarket mobile electronics brand, today announced a strategic...
This Week in Car Audio History: Can You Name the First Car Radio Maker?
On September 25, 1928, Chicago’s new Galvin Manufacturing Corporation is officially incorporated. In 1930, Galvin would introduce the...
This Two Minute Ritual Can Save Your Shop Thousands and Fill Your Social Feed
Every shop owner has had this conversation. The customer picks up their vehicle, spots a scratch on the...
AM Radio Moves Closer to a Federal Mandate
While the industry focuses on the latest in CarPlay, connectivity and in-vehicle video streaming, the U.S. House of...
2026 dB Drag Racing Euro Finals Results
September 19–20, 2026 | Centro Fiera del Garda | Montichiari, Italy The 2026 dB Drag Racing Euro Finals...
More 12V Dealers, Suppliers Push Into Fleets
With car audio sales seeing low growth overall over the past few years, some dealers are starting to...
A One-of-a-Kind Shop Expands
One of the most successful car audio/automotive shops in the country, the 35-year-old Ai Design, NY is expanding....
Consumers are Complaining About OEM Infotainment Systems
Infotainment systems now account for 25% of all new vehicle problems, according to a new JD Power Component...
Stop Googling Wiring Diagrams: The Real Cost Of Winging It
Shop labor rates have climbed past $100 an hour in many parts of North America, which raises an...
GM Adds CarPlay Back to New Truck Interface
Editor's Note: This is an interesting reversal from GM's earlier push to phase out CarPlay. Back in 2023,...
KICKER Vice President Retires following 41 Years at the Company
STILLWATER, USA – After 41 years at KICKER®/Stillwater Designs®, Vice President of Finance and Administration Jeanne Snyder recently...
The Head Unit of 2030: What Will It Actually Be
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto changed the car audio industry more than any other advancement in the last...
Google’s Search Just Got Harder
By Bill Braun, Guest Contributor, Owner, Tune Digital Marketing Google announced what they characterize as "the largest change to search in 25 years."...
Boosting Your Business in 2027
The Science Behind Signage, Sandwich Boards, and Mission Statements If you've been putting off updating your storefront sign...
Should Car Audio Shops Set an Age Limit on Vehicles
The average vehicle on the road today is nearly thirteen years old. For 12-volt installers, that math creates...
Who Are You Really Building Your Business For?
By Chris Van Ry, guest columnist for CEoutlook, of AiT I recently visited a 12-volt retailer that wanted to attract a more upscale, luxury clientele....
Rockford Fosgate Bucks the Summer Slowdown with a Busy August
While the car audio industry settled into its usual summer lull, Rockford Fosgate spent August proving otherwise. The...
Major 12V Suppliers Raise Prices; Not By Much
Many suppliers announced price increases on September 1 or in the preceding weeks. Given the skyrocketing cost...