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New Sony Radio Can Finally Do This
Sony Car Audio announced at KnowledgeFest in Dallas this week its first radio that is compatible with iDataLink...
12V Dealer Certification Launches at KnowledgeFest
MEA, the Mobile Electronics Association, announced it is launching a dealer certification program that will initially certify dealers...
MEA Announces 2018 Awards
MEA announced awards for 2018 including Installer of the Year, won by David Cruz of Avant Garde Design,...
Kicker Settles Suit Against Dealer
Stillwater Designs, maker of Kicker, said it reached a settlement with Josha26, Inc, doing business as Discounts Jungle. ...
Directed Intros Faster SmartStart
Directed announced a new faster, 4G version of its Viper SmartStart remote-start-from-a-cellphone system. It is unveiling at KnowledgeFest...
Top Car Audio Products in Europe
The annual European awards for car audio and other electronics were announced Wednesday with Pioneer taking the prize...
Brandmotion Intros Switchable Front/Rear Parking System
Press Release (edited): SOUTHFIELD, MI: ​Brandmotion announced a Switchable Front or Rear Parking System that includes 4 parking...
TRU Technology Broadens Distribution
TRU Technology, a boutique US amp maker has partnered with Atrend as its new distributor, as TRU Technology...
Brandmotion Intros Blind Spot System With Cross Traffic
Press Release (edited): SOUTHFIELD, MI: ​Brandmotion’s new Radar Blind Spot System not only monitors your blind-spots for safe...
Eton Car Audio Officially Enters US Via AudioMobile Parent
Eton Car Audio, a 35 year old high end European brand, is now available in North America.  AMG,...
Pioneer Takes Drastic Steps as Profits Tumble
Pioneer Corporation is in talks with various companies to rescue its finances as its OEM automotive navigation sales...
Meet the New Maestro RR2
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) will reveal at KnowledgeFest next week its new RR2 interface, marking the first update...
Kenwood Radios Now Work With Escort Radar Detectors
Sorry we are a couple of days late on this story: Escort custom installed radar detectors can now...
Car Audio Track Record
Last week we wrote about shifts in consumer spending on car audio with regard to tax return money....
Directed to Open California, Other States With Breathalyzer
Since Directed announced it purchased ignition interlock company Alcohol Detection Systems (ADS) in January, it has rolled out...
Strong Quarter for Kenwood, Alpine
JVCKenwood and Alpine reported strong sales and profits for the quarter ended June 30. Alpine swung to a...
AAMP Distributes ADS Remote Start
AAMP Global announced today it has partnered with Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) to distribute iDataStart integrated remote starters....
Ground Zero, Distributed by SounDigital, Debuts New Lines
SounDigital, which became the exclusive distributor of Ground Zero a year ago, will introduce new car audio lines...
Is the 12 Volt Tax Season Still a Thing
The typical spike in sales during tax return season (February/March) has leveled off in the car audio market...
Atrend Expands Enclosure Programs
Car audio speaker enclosure supplier Atrend is expanding its manufacturing capability to allow dealers and consumers to order...