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12 volt sales are picking up.
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Mr Retail: How to Negotiate With Distributors, Suppliers

By Mr Retail Choosing the vendors in your store is one of the most important decisions you will...

Directed SMARTVIEW
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Directed’s 4G Dashcam Update

Directed, a VOXX brand, is now planning to release 4G dashcams with live view capability by the end...

Pathways Consulting Jon Kowanetz
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12 Volt Consulting by Jon Kowanetz

Jon Kowanetz,  former owner of Handcrafted Car Audio, has launched Pathways Coaching & Consulting, aimed at helping retailers succeed...

MEA Car Audio Sales Q1 2023
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Q1 Car Audio Sales Announced by MEA

Dealers are reporting a sluggish March, and new numbers released from the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) bear that...

ZZ2 EV Accessories
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ZZ2 Enters EV Accessories Market

ZZ2 said it will enter the electric vehicle accessories market. Its first product will be a portable EV...

Ford recalls vehicles due to SYNC problem with backup camera image.
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Ford Deletes This Feature

Sorry, we're a bit late on this news....Ford will phase out AM radio in almost all new vehicles...

Last Resort Fabrication
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Last Resort Fabrication: For Canada and Beyond

An electronics engineer that has worked for the Canadian Space Agency, who is also a leading fabricator, has...

Almost half customers won't buy new car without CarPlay/Android Auto
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CarPlay and Pizza

Domino’s Pizza is now offering (and promoting) a new tie in with CarPlay that could give the CarPlay...

Metra Tsunami brick and mortar line
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Metra Offers Brick and Mortar-Only Brand

Metra Electronics announced its has revived its Tsunami car audio accessories brand, which will be offered for brick...

Subwoofer Box Prices
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Sub Box Makers Lower Prices

Subwoofer enclosure makers Atrend and QPower are lowering prices, as raw material costs and overseas shipping fees decline....

JL Audio XDM Amplifiers
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JL Ships New Combo Car/Marine Amplifiers

 JL Audio just began shipping a new compact series of amplifiers called XDM that can be suited to both cars...

Tint World
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$1M Stores Rise at Tint World

Nearly 30 percent of Tint World franchises open for two years or more are reporting sales of $1...

Porsche Lawsuit Settlement
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Porsche Infotainment Glitch Settlement

An expected settlement in a class action suit against Porsche might prove an opportunity for retailers who cater...

CMA Expo Car Audio Canada
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CMA Expo Attracts Hundreds in Canada

In late March, CMA Expo held the first industry-wide 12 volt show in Canada since 2017, attracting over...

GM drops CarPlay
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GM Drops CarPlay in Future EVs: Not a Joke

Given today's April Fool's antics, we wish to say this is not a joke. General Motors is planning...

KENWOOD CarWork
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KENWOOD Intros New Receiver with CarWork

Press Release: LONG BEACH, CA (April 1, 2023)-- KENWOOD USA announced the release of its latest automotive multimedia...

Kenwood Names Sales Manager
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KENWOOD Expands Excelon Line

KENWOOD revealed new details on its eXcelon brand's first motorcycle audio line and announced the first eXcelon marine/motorsports...

Alpine SiriusXM 360L
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Alpine SiriusXM 360L Update Goes Live

Alpine (Alps Alpine North America) released the free software update that adds SiriusXM 360L to many Alpine radios. ...

JL Audio Custom Audio Shop
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JL Audio Launches Marine Custom Shop for M6 and M7 Speakers

Updated! JL Audio has launched a custom audio shop online that lets consumers as well as dealers configure...

Sutton Rep Firm
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Kenwood Veteran Launches Rep Firm

Crossover Marketing is a new manufacturer's rep firm out of the Pacific Northwest led by Rob Sutton, a...