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DS18 Looks to Acquire Legacy Brands
a car and pro car audio brand that has grown since its US launch in 2014 to be...
Fox Acoustics Expands
Fox Acoustics, Houma, Louisiana, maker of subwoofer boxes, is expanding its operations and expects to more than quadruple...
Remote Start Sales Update
Despite the fact that remote start is expected to be available on 90 percent of vehicles this year,...
12 Volt Exits CES 2023
Few if any car audio suppliers are planning to exhibit at CES 2023, and some said they do...
Alpine Ships Drop-In Status Speakers
Alpine (Alps Alpine North America) is now shipping the last of its new Status line components-- three OEM-Fit...
Founder of the Car Amplifier Passes
Jim Fosgate, 85, often called the inventor of the car audio amplifier, passed away Friday. He was the...
Note to Our Readers
We recognize that our email headlines have been incorrect this week due to a glitch from our email...
One of First CarPlay Kits for Tesla
ZZ-2 announced one of the first CarPlay kits to work with the touchscreen in Tesla vehicles. The ITZ-TSL,...
12V Nightclub-Style Promo
Last month, Tint World of Longwood-Orlando, FL, turned its new Orlando location into a Miami-style nightclub for a...
Focal Debuts New Upscale K2 M Line
Focal is launching a new updated K2 series of upscale car speakers that are positioned just below the...
Car Toys’ Sister Company Shuts Down
Wireless Advocates, the sister company of 49-store car audio chain Car Toys, Seattle, suddenly shut its doors Monday...
When Should You Unload Inventory
By Mr Retail Many of us have been thinking about inventory, our levels, and if it is time...
KENWOOD, JVC Ship New All-Wireless Decks
KENWOOD and JVC are starting to ship new all wireless CarPlay/Android Auto decks that are also Maestro ready...
12V Rep Firm Closes
A stocking rep firm for Alpine, and manufacturer's rep for brands including JL Audio, Scosche, Elettromedia, Epsilon and...
Average Gas Price Heads to $3, Helps Holiday Sales
The cost of gas is fast falling to the point it may be helping holiday sales. The average...
CES Innovation Award Winners
The Consumer Technology Assn. (CTA) announced the first batch of Innovation Award winners for 2023. Among the awards...
Black Friday 12V Sales Results
Most dealers we polled said Black Friday weekend sales were up over last year but down from pre-pandemic...
Sundown Audio Acquired by 12V Company
Sundown Audio is in the process of being acquired for an undisclosed sum by a sister company to...
Crutchfield Hints at 12V Sales
Crutchfield is usually very private about its sales results. However, Founder Bill Crutchfield recently told us that the...
ADS Ships New Remote Start Solution
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) is now shipping a new type of flashing system for remote start. It's new...