Car News
Apple Announces CarKey
It was leaked in February, but now Apple has officially announced its new CarKey function to be available in...
How to Sell High End Audio
“We’ve been taught to sell technology and features but that’s the last thing we’re selling. It’s the passion...
Sanitizing Cars Professionally
For those who would like to offer car sanitizing as a paid service or as a perk to...
When Will Shortages End?
As car audio sales continue their surge, shortages are mounting to the point of concern by some retailers....
Aftermarket Asks Ford For Upgrade Path
Chris Cook of the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) asked Ford executive Tim Yerdon for clear guidelines on upgrading...
3 Automotive Innovations
Here are some updates on automotive innovations and novelties: A New 'Motorcycle-Car' https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/business/electrameccanica-solo-motorcycle-car.html?auth=login-email&login=email A new...
Car Audio New Releases Pushed Back Due to COVID
Some of the hot new car audio products that were due this spring or summer have been pushed...
Cerwin Vega Buys Cerwin Vega Pro & Home
Cerwin-Vega Inc., with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA has announced today that it has acquired the Cerwin-Vega! Pro...
Best Buy Opens 800 Stores to No-Appointment Shopping
Starting Monday, June 15, Best Buy will allow customers to shop in stores without an appointment in 800...
SiriusXM Reports on COVID Impact
SiriusXM said slower car sales are impacting its acquisition of new satellite radio subscribers. Also, sales of satellite...
NPD Preview on May Car Audio Sales
Not surprisingly, car audio sales to consumers were up from from the second week of April through most...
Fed Loosens PPP Rules
If you received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and want more flexibility in how you use it,...
Car Audio Stores Looted This Week
Alongside the many peaceful protests this week following the killing of George Floyd, there were rioters and looters,...
Best Buy Responds to George Floyd’s Killing
Best Buy, based in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed, is committing to assist in permanent change "in...
A Conversation With Pioneer
May car audio sales were a surprise, and better, most likely, than any supplier expected, said Pioneer USA...
Are You Stockpiling Inventory Against Shortages?
Now that most markets are open for business, and many car audio dealers are seeing unprecedented sales, shortages...
K40 Ships New Platinum Series Radar Detectors
K40 Electronics announced it has released its new Platinum Series of custom-installed radar detectors, offering better range, and...
State of the Car Audio Market
Some industry executives estimate that the COVID-19 pandemic cost the industry about $80 million in sales between late...
Pioneer Teams With Continental on Future Cars
Auto parts giant Continental has teamed with Pioneer Corporation to jointly create a car cockpit of the future....
Dynaudio Gets New US Distributor
Dynaudio, a high end car audio sound systems will now be distributed by the new ARPA of America...