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Wow. Hottest CE Product of 2019
The consumer tech category that will see the greatest jump in sales this year, according to new data...
New Sound Damping Startup
SQL Audio is a new sound damping company owned by two brothers, Scott and Alex Hirst, that is...
Head Unit Sales Overseas
Head unit sales are dropping off a cliff in Europe, in contrast to the US, where head unit...
Update on Clarion
When Clarion car audio sales ceased in the US three years ago, its online sales continued. But to...
Atrend Ships Its First Amp (Sealed Box Amp)
Atrend is shipping its first amplifier under the Atrend brand-- a sealed box model, rated at 336 watts...
AIS Intros 7.2-Inch Smart Mirror With ‘Blindwatch’
Press Release: Marietta, GA: AIS, Automotive Integration Solutions, announced the release of its new super-wide mirror monitor with...
Which DSP Do I Use When?
With all the different types of digital signal processors (DSPs) on the market, how do you know which...
12 Volt Distributors Diversify
Not only retailers but also distributors are diversifying as car audio, for some businesses, becomes part of a...
OEMs Add Even More Cameras
Car makers are rapidly moving beyond the singular backup camera or even blind spot cameras to new in-cabin...
Alpine Ships New Mechless Decks
Alpine Electronics of America announced two new mechless (no CD/DVD) universal navigation decks with Apple CarPlay and Android...
Retail Opinion: Cheap Ways to Fix Your Store
By Mark Miller Based on the success of our last editorial, we have decided to do a series...
AAMP Intros Another Floating Radio
Stinger (AAMP Global) announced it will offer a new version of its ELEV8 "floating" 8-inch radio this quarter....
Suppliers May Now Apply for Tariff Exceptions
Suppliers, when you are finished closing out the month and the first half of the year, look to...
Car Thefts on Rise Since 2013/2014
It's not like the 1990s, but motor vehicle thefts have been on the rise in recent years. In...
New Type of OEM Steering Wheel Control
A steering wheel has been developed that can warn drivers of an upcoming navigation turn. Announced by Jaguar...
Stop Selling 90’s Audio
By Andy Wehmeyer What if I told you that delivering high end audio performance could be the most...
More Price Increases Due in July
New price increases are due July 1 on car audio products including amplifiers made in China, due to...
The Story Behind Radar Mirror
Radar Mirror owner Scott Wheeler based in Frisco, TX is not your average 12 volt entrepreneur. His day...
OEM Doctor: On Better Blind Spot Detectors
If you tried installing an aftermarket blind spot detector a few years ago and were disappointed, it’s time...
New Cellphone Laws This Summer
New laws in four states put stricter limits on cellphone use while driving, giving local retailers an opportunity...