Car News
Aftermarket V2V Installer Plan Under Way
Brandmotion is working with the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) to create a plan to install V2V devices through...
V2V Hits a Speed Bump
It could be a huge opportunity for the aftermarket in coming years. But vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication...
Shortcut to Grow Your Own Installer
The shortage in car audio installers has prompted many retailers to begin “growing their own” technicians, and soon...
First Before the Amp Module Sells Out
AmpPRO, the first before-the-amplifier car audio interface for simpler installation, has been in and out of back order. ...
Brick and Mortar Stores Hit Tipping Point
Some of the challenges faced by car audio shops are part of a greater shift away from brick...
Chevy Drops Navigation on the Bolt
It’s a sign that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are becoming "good enough." The new Chevy Bolt electric...
JL Audio Ships Entry Level Components This Month
JL Audio is shipping next week a new line of C1 entry level component and coaxial speakers. They...
12V Industry Reacts to Labor Report
Industry members including the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) took issue with the Dept. of Labor calling car audio...
The 12V Aftermarket is Ready to Grow Again: MEA
At the Town Hall Meeting at Spring KnowledgeFest this week, the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) said the car...
Car Audio Gets a California Show
Some are already calling it a possible alternative to CES for car audio. A new car audio trade...
Kenwood Ships Unique Deck
Kenwood is now shipping one of the first car radios to display video from a DVR as well...
AudioFrog Intros Installer Tool
AudioFrog announced a new USB microphone kit for calibrating car audio systems. The UM-1 is an omni-directional microphone...
VOXX to Buy Rosen Electronics
VOXX Electronics said it is seeking to purchase all Rosen inventory, and intellectual property, including patents and trademarks,...
Navdy With Harman Ships to Aftermarket
Harman said it began shipping last week the “Navdy With Harman," a heads up display with augmented reality...
The CD is Finally Exiting the Car
The car CD player has shown remarkable staying power given that many drivers haven't used an actual compact...
Tint World is a Now a Top Car Audio Chain
Tint World sells about $25 million in products, services, and labor. It’s number two category, car audio &...
12V Retailers Cash in on FedEx Truck Deal
Several retailers across the country are cashing in on a FedEx deal with Mobileye, VOXX and other driver...
The Trials of a 12 Volt Distributor
Distributor Thunderball, NJ went from sales of $60 million to $6 million overnight in 2012 when hurricane Sandy...
A Staggering Forecast For 12V Installers
The future of car audio installers has been predicted by none other than the US Dept of Labor....
More Suppliers Join Up With Maestro AR
The new Maestro AR from Automotive Data Solutions (ADS), that allows easier installation of aftermarket components, will get...