Car News
Program for Young 12V Installers Seeks Aid
A nationwide program that helps train young 12 volt installers may be cancelled unless it receives some support....
Audio From Focal Targets 12V Dealers
At KnowledgeFest this month, Focal showed table top home audio components aimed at car audio retailers who want...
Official Announcement on Rockford Sale to Patrick Industries
Patrick Industries announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement under which Arizona-based Rockford Corporation will become...
Rockford To Be Purchased
Rockford Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to be purchased by Patrick Industries, a maker of RV components...
LinksWell Offers Truck-Ready Amplifiers
LinksWell, noted for its large screen Tesla-type (T-Style) radios, is entering the car audio amplifier market with three...
Sony Expands Mobile ES Line
Sony Electronics continues to build out its Mobile ES, high end audio line. It will double the subwoofers,...
First Las Vegas KnowledgeFest Kicks Off
KnowledgeFest opened Friday with a significant showing in both dealers and vendors. An opening keynote led by Chris...
KENWOOD Launches eXcelon Motorsports Line
KENWOOD announced a new line at KnowledgeFest this week called “eXcelon Motorsports.” It creates a new top tier...
KENWOOD Intros New CarPlay Receivers
KENWOOD USA announced at KnowlegeFest in Las Vegas it will ship three new CarPlay/Android Auto receivers in “the...
More on Alpine’s State of the Art Car Audio
Alpine demonstrated to some of the top dealers in the country Wednesday its new audiophile system, the F#1...
Audiofrog to Ship its First Amps in March
Boutique car audio speaker company, Audiofrog, will enter the high-fidelity amplifier market this March with two mini Class...
With Price Hikes, Quoting 12V Jobs is Challenge
Some retailers complain it has become more difficult to price a car audio job due to the many...
JVC Intros New CarPlay Deck and More
JVC Mobile Entertainment announced it will unveil at the KnowledgeFest show in Las Vegas this week its first...
KICKER Names New Vice President
KICKER (Stillwater Designs) has promoted Bart Deal to the post of Vice President of Product Strategy and OEM....
Mazda Infotainment Systems Get Bricked in Seattle
In a bizarre event, the infotainment systems on older Mazda vehicles in the Seattle area have been suddenly...
HARMAN’s Latest Premium Audio OEM Plan
HARMAN announced, under its Infinity brand, a software upgrade for OEM car audio. It will allow car companies...
RYDEEN Ships High Tech 360 Mirror
RYDEEN Mobile Electronics is shipping a 360 degree rear view mirror replacement called the TOMBO 360 DVR Mirror....
AudioControl Ships Epicenter Micro
AudioControl is shipping the Epicenter Micro, a mini, water-resistant version of AudioControl’s bass-restoring Epicenter processor. The new unit...
JVCKenwood, Alps Alpine Report Earnings
JVCKenwood and Alps Alpine both reported lower sales and profits for their infotainment sectors during the nine month...
Dual Electronics Mourns Passing of Industry Leader
Dual Electronics Corporation announced today that 12 volt industry veteran Clyde Podraza passed away on February 2 at...