Car News

Linkswell launches Trail Force powersports audio line.
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LinksWell Enters Powersports With Large Android Radios

Linkswell is bringing its large-screen radios into the powersports arena under a new Trail Force brand. Trail Force...

Garmin responds to post on JL Audio name change to Garmin Audio.
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Garmin Responds to JL Audio Name Change Posts

By James Chevrette and Amy Gilroy Social media posts stating that Garmin will change the name of JL...

vegas hardbags
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New Motorcycle Audio Company: Vegas Hardbags

By James Chevrette After closing his retail shop Kingpin Car Audio a couple of years ago, Jason Kranitz,...

Diamond Audio introduces new powered subwoofer enclosures.
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New Diamond Microbox Amplified Sub Enclosures

At the CMA Show in Toronto last week, Diamond Audio launched its new DES Powered Subwoofer Enclosures. Expanding...

Suppliers react to lower tariffs on Chinese goods.
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12 Volt Braces for Higher Tariffs

The turbulent setting and resetting of tariffs in recent days and weeks has left industry members collectively reassessing...

Two Young Installers: SkillsUSA
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Has the Car Audio Industry Been Good to You?

By James Chevrette The car audio world is full of some of the most passionate people in any...

Arc Audio ps16
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ARC Intros Second New DSP and Top-Line Amps

By James Chevrette ARC Audio recently debuted a new Copper Series amplifier line that replaces its Signature Edition...

Top story CEoutlook April 2025
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Top CEoutlook Story March 2025

By James Chevrette March was a big news month due to new tariffs, the launch of the new...

NAV-TV ships it second A2B Harley amplifier interface.
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NAV-TV Ships Second Harley A2B Amp Interface

NAV-TV will ship its second A2B Harley amplifier interface next week.  Called the ZEN-H Pro, it will be...

Compustar remotes
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Where’s the Money in Remote Start & Security These Days: Advertorial

By Mr. Retail Anyone that hasn’t had their head in the sand these last few years has seen...

Morel Introduces its new flagship Supremo car audio system.
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Morel Intros New Top-Line Supremo System

Morel announced a new flagship, hand-crafted audio system called the Supremo Special Edition offering a full redesign from...

VOXX
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VOXX Acquisition to Gentex Finalized

VOXX International Corporation today announced the successful closing on the sale of the company to Gentex Corporation. Gentex...

Kenwood new AutoFragrant
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KENWOOD New Deck, A First for Car Audio

KENWOOD USA introduced a new 10.25-inch head unit, the DFR1009XR, the first of its kind to offer AutoFragrant....

dolby atmos
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So How Does In-Car Dolby Atmos Really Sound?

By James Chevrette As we reported, more than 20 car makers are adopting Dolby Atmos, dramatically pushing the...

soundstream slingshot
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Soundstream Head Unit for Polaris Slingshot

Soundstream launched a dedicated head unit with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto for the Polaris Slingshot powersports vehicles....

Helix innovative IQW car audio subwoofer at MasterTech Expo.
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Helix Shows Innovative Subwoofers

Helix unveiled at the recent MasterTech Expo unconventional subwoofers using an adaptable weighting system. The new Impact Q...

New tariffs could raise automobile prices
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New 25 Percent Tariffs on Car Imports May Cause Spike in Car Prices

President Trump announced tariffs of 25 percent on vehicles and car parts imported into the US Wednesday.  The...

Pioneer Introduced two new NEX car radios.
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Pioneer Intros Two New NEX Decks

By James Chevrette Pioneer is starting to ship two new head units--an entry level NEX model and a...

MasterTech Expo 2025
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Mr Retail Goes to MasterTech

By Mr Retail We just wrapped up another successful MasterTech Expo. I personally attended the event along with...

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Gladen Releases New Zeta Series Speakers

By James Chevrette Gladen announced a new Zeta speaker line that may be paired with Orca’s 3D Printer...