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Radar Detector Has Built-In Dashcam
Whistler announced one of the first radar detectors to include a built-in dashcam at the Connected Car Show...
The Aftermarket Responds to Autoblog
A recent article in Autoblog by a well-known automotive writer, Doug Newcomb, said it’s more cost effective to...
Good News on CarPlay; Android Auto
Here's another selling point for CarPlay and Android Auto, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). CarPlay and...
VOXX, DroneMobile to Intro Siri Remote Start
VOXX Electronics will offer Siri voice control over remote start as well as door lock/unlock and other features...
Cerwin Ships Spare Tire Subwoofer
Cerwin-Vega Mobile announced it is shipping the spare tire subwoofer it first introduced at CES in January. A...
Leading Distributor Group Gains in Power
The Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) revealed its plans to be a leader in the 12 volt market in...
Directed Intros GPS Tracking for Powersports
Directed introduced at the Connected Car Show at CE Week in New York last week, one of the...
The Most Popular 12 Volt Upgrade
At the Connected Car Show this week, Pioneer and VOXX discussed the most popular 12 volt upgrade. During...
Two Car Products Win Best in Show at CE Week
Two 12 volt products made it to the list of Best in Show products for CE Week this...
Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules For Brick and Mortar Shops
A new Supreme Court ruling today paves the way for consumers to pay more online sales taxes, creating...
Pioneer Shows “Surprise” CarPlay Feature
Pioneer showed off at the Connected Car Show during CE Week in NY Wednesday the ability of its...
Truth and Lies in Automotive Cameras: OEM Doctor
Guest Editorial by the "OEM Doctor:" I can recall a time back in the day when mobile video...
Waylens Ships Super Dashcam
Waylens is finally shipping todayits Secure360 dashcam/security camera with a 360 view around the car. The company said...
12V Distributor Group Adds New Car Audio Brand
The Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) announced the addition of a new car audio supplier with an eye toward...
New BMW Amplifier Replacement
A DSP/amplifier designed specifically for BMW by Match is now available through new Audiotec-Fischer distributor MSC America. The...
Uber Challenging Car Ownership For Some
Uber and services like it are posing a further challenge to car ownership in some cities. In 4...
Answers to Installer Questions
Yesterday we posted three questions that shop owners should ask their installers and installers should ask themselves. 1)...
Can Your Installer Answer These?
Here are three questions to ask yourself if you are an installer, or to ask your installer if...
Some Hot Car Audio Products Face Short Supply
A few 2018 car audio products have become spring season hot sellers to the point that suppliers are...
Remote Start Brand Relaunches
Thirty-year-old Scytek has relaunched its product line and is recommitting to the market, it said. A few years...