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Metra to Intro New All-in-One Audio Kits at SEMA Show
Metra Electronics will introduce new all-in-one audio systems at the SEMA Show, including truck-specific models for the Toyota...
PAC Ships New AmpPRO Interfaces
PAC is expanding its AmpPRO amplifier interface line with two new models for Ford and General Motors trucks...
Spotlight on 2014-2018 Full-Size GM Pickups and SUVs
By Richard Truesdell In its advertising, Ford often claims that the F-series is America's best-selling line of light-duty...
Top CEoutlook Story September 2025
Two of the most viewed stories we reported on in September were on new powered subwoofers from Cerwin-Vega...
Your 3D Printer is Probably Gathering Dust
By James Chevrette About 90 percent of leading shops that own a 3D printer, CNC or laser machine...
Car Toys Finalizes Sales, Closes a Dozen Stores
The sale of 35 Car Toys locations to five groups of buyers was finalized, effective 11:59 pm Tuesday....
Alpine Names Four New Reps Plus “Ground Breaking” Marine Lineup
Alpine (Alps Alpine) has named four new independent representative firms following its shift from in-house sales reps to...
New 43-Speaker Luxury Audio System in China
12-volters may want to take note of this uber OEM car audio system with 43 speakers, now available...
Alpine Partners With New Rep Firm
As part of its shift from inside sales associates to independent manufacturer's rep firms, Alps Alpine North America...
Hertz Intros High-Powered Marine DSP/Amp
Hertz Marine will unveil a high-powered compact marine DSP amplifier at the IBEX Show 2025, October 7–9. The...
Industry Vet Joins Thinkware
THINKWARE, maker of high end dashcams, has appointed industry veteran Ken Wiseman as National Sales Director for the...
Audio Dynamics to Launch Marine Series
Audio Dynamics will offer its first full marine audio line, which follows its recent launch of new ultra...
Harman Completes Deal to Buy Sound United
Harman International, the wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced it completed the acquisition of Sound United Co.,...
Modus to Launch Next Month, Announces Reps
Modus, a new full line supplier from head units to subwoofers, will begin its long-awaited roll out next...
12Volter Talks to Congress
By James Chevrette A store owner from North Dakota, has been quietly addressing the US Congress on behalf...
KENWOOD Ships New LED-Lit Marine Speakers
KENWOOD is shipping new eXcelon Motorsports LED-illuminated marine speakers in 6.5-inch and 7.7-inch models sizes. The new speakers...
The Changing Face of Car Audio Competition
By James Chevrette A father-daughter competition team from Lloydminster, Alberta, located sixteen hours northeast of Seattle, provides a...
Rep Launches Vault Power Brand
Vault 12v Marketing, a national manufacturer’s rep firm since 2020, has launched a wire and accessories brand called...
MESA Dealers Report Growth Despite Challenges
By James Chevrette The majority of Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) dealers reported an increase in business...
MESA Group Adds New Vendors for 2026
By James Chevrette The Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) buying/marketing group announced the addition of two new...