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Escort Expands Anti-Falsing Tech
Escort, Inc., announced an updateable anti-falsing technology to protect radar detectors from interference with advanced safety systems used...
5 Habits of Successful 12 Volt Retailers
At the Town Hall meeting at Spring KnowledgeFest this weekend, five leading retailers gave away some of their...
Branded Polaris/MB Quart Radio Ships in June
MB Quart has collaborated with Polaris to develop a co-branded Bluetooth aftermarket radio for the RZR available only...
Update on That Amazing Speaker
The A Speaker from Akoustic Arts that directs sound in a precise beam so that those outside of...
New Kenwood, AudioControl Displays From 5Axis
New audio display maker 5Axis is launching two retail displays at KnowledgeFest this week—one for Kenwood and one...
Memphis Audio Moves Into Crutchfield
Marking the first time Crutchfield has added a mainstream car audio brand to its catalog in many years...
Here’s the Newest OEM Dashboard
This new car may have the ultimate "tablet dash." The whole dashboard on new Tesla Model 3, which...
Car Audio Guys Open Window Tint School
One of the first independent national window tint schools (that is not a retail operation) is opening to...
Compustar Launches Dealer Buy-Back Program
Firstech, makers of Compustar remote start and security, is launching a program where dealers can return old or...
Kenwood Intros New Car Audio Power Tech
Kenwood plans to introduce a new electrical assist technology for car stereo systems that is environmentally friendly. Thanks...
First Combo Autosound Tint World Shop Opening
The first car audio/Tint World co-branded shop will open May 1. After 13-years as a car audio shop...
Clarion Canada Reaffirms its Market Commitment
Clarion Canada issued a statement reaffirming its own commitment to Canadian retailers, following Clarion's exit from the US...
Here’s the Details on Clarion’s Exit From US Brick & Mortar
Clarion Corporation revealed details on its surprise announcement yesterday regarding its exit from most of the US aftermarket....
Clarion Exits US Brick and Mortar Aftermarket
Updated again--Clarion Corporation, a long-time brand in the car audio aftermarket, which won much attention at CES this...
Norton’s Car Stereo Offers Franchises
Norton's Car Stereo, a 5-store chain based in Florence, SC is making available Norton store franchises in the...
Best Buy Adding More Dedicated 12 Volt Salesmen
Best Buy is running a trial to increase use of dedicated salesmen in car audio departments, according to...
Car Audio May Have to Fight For This
The car audio industry may find itself in a new fight with the car companies and their car...
Mid City Delivers Mercedes Metris Solution
Owners of the Mercedes Benz Metris can now seamlessly retrofit their vans with any backup camera. Mid City Engineering...
Tapping the $1 Billion Ad Spend on CarPlay
The car companies are spending well over $1 billion on CarPlay and Android Auto this year, and Pioneer...
Apple Updates CarPlay
Apple announced two new features for CarPlay, available starting today when you update to iOS 9.3 CarPlay users...