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It's been a slow Christmas season so far for car audio.
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Where’s the 12V Christmas Rush?

Lackluster sales so far this Christmas season have left many retailers shaking their heads. Several said the sales...

Alpine BassRev HEDGE Speakers
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Alpine’s New “HEDGE” Surround Speakers

By James Chevrette Alpine is shipping its new BassRev series, a speaker line featuring H.E.D.G.E. (High Excursion Design...

Maxxsonics announces promotions at the company.
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Maxxsonics Announces Management Changes

Maxxsonics promoted Mark Lieber to the post of Director of Product Development and announced several other changes in...

GM provides free in-dash Apple Music
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GM Vehicles Gets This Audio Feature

General Motors, which is gradually removing CarPlay from its vehicles, announced it has entered a deal with Apple...

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Blaupunkt Radio has Switchable Screen

Blaupunkt debuted the newest addition to its Retro Radio line up: a "digital" twin shaft radio with a...

RDFVL intros new replacement screens for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz
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New Screen Upgrades for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz

RDVFL has launched new replacement screens for Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Two different screens are available for each...

Resolut Audio high end car audio DSP like nothing you've heard.
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Audiophile DSPs Break Barriers from Resolut

Resolut is an audiophile car audio brand by Russian engineers that offers DSP on a level as yet...

All eyes on dashcams--a growing business for car audio dealer.s
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More Big Milestones for Dashcams

If you require more convincing that dashcams are catching on with US consumers, here is some evidence: Toyota...

Sony Honda Afeela "Sony Car" canceled
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Audio System in “Sony Car” AFEELA1 Revealed

Sony Honda Mobility released details on the audio system planned for its AFEELA 1 EV due starting mid...

Car audio sales forecast for 2026
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Big Expansion Plans at Another New Car Toys

Under the name CTX, 12 of the original Car Toys stores in Texas were purchased by two former...

DSP workshops can generate sales for car audio shops.
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Are You Holding DSP Tuning Workshops?

By James Chevrette Digital sound processors (DSPs) have become very affordable--now under $199 from manufacturers like B2 Audio...

ZZ2 to ship DIZZPLAY for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
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New Mercedes DIZZPLAY from ZZ2

ZZ2 announced its second DIZZPLAY screen replacement radio for specific vehicles. The new model, to ship December 10,...

Custom Auto New Zealand sign
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Check Out This Rooftop Sign!

Maybe this New Zealand retailer, now sadly closing, will inspire a new sign for your shop.  John Wood...

iasca
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What are SQ Competitors Favoring in 2025?

By James Chevrette What are the brands dominating the sound quality competitions these days? Back in the day,...

musway
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Musway Ships Two Award Winning Products

By James Chevrette Musway is shipping two 2025-2026 EISA award winning products--the M6v4 DSP amplifier and myCON AMOLED...

Hyundai launches post car sale radio updates
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Hyundai Intros Radio Update Purchases After the Car Sale

Hyundai announced it will offer paid digital updates for the radio after the sale of the car. It...

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Godfather of the In-Dash iPad Expands

By James Chevrette Doug Bernards of Soundman Car Audio has expanded his installation kit offerings with a new...

Mark Miller
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Make This a 12V Profit Center

 By Mr Retail As most of us have figured out, dash cameras are a thing. They are not...

Happy Thanksgiving to our readers
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Happy Thanksgiving to All!

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine report
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Alps Alpine and JVCKENWOOD Report First Half Results

By James Chevrette Both Alps Alpine and JVCKENWOOD reported strong profits in sectors related to 12 volt for...