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More Numbers for Car Audio Dealers
Car audio is one of the few aftermarket areas in SEMA's Accessory & Appearance segment expected to decline...
Ford is Developing $30,000 EV Pickup
Ford is planning to release in 2027 a mid-sized electric pickup truck at a $30,000 base price. It...
JVCKENWOOD, Alps Alpine Report Sales
JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine reported earnings for their respective first quarters ended in June. JVCKENWOOD's Mobility & Telematics...
MTX Launches Marine Amplifier Line
By James Chevrette MTX Audio (MiTek Electronics) launched its first new marine amplifier series in many years. The...
Industry Vet Joins Rydeen
Rydeen Mobile Electronics announced the appointment of Rex Berfield to the post of Strategic Sales Manager. Berfield is...
When DSP Tuning Is Your Passion
By James Chevrette Car audio enthusiast Miguel Rios started an in-person DSP tuning service called WaveForm Tuning in...
New JL Audio Custom Fit Speakers Debut
Garmin announced new premium JL Audio vehicle-specific speakers for many popular vehicles, adding to its Custom Fit series...
Garmin Marine and VOXX Sales Reported
Garmin (parent of JL Audio) and Gentex (parent of VOXX) reported recent quarterly earnings. Garmin includes JL Audio...
Top CEoutlook Story July 2025
By James Chevrette Many manufacturers introduced new products in July including Rockford Fosgate, Garmin Audio, Stinger and Trulli,...
Motorcycle Audio Growth Stalls?
By many accounts, the annual growth in motorcycle audio sales appears to be stalling, as some vendors and...
New Radio Brand Vinland Launches Maestro Capable Line
Vinland, a new Android-based radio brand since 2023, announced a new series called VISION that will be distributed...
Firstech Launches FTX Expeditor Dashcam
Firstech announced the launch of the FTX dash camera designed specifically for automotive dealerships and expeditors. The FTX...
ESCORT Boosts Redline Radar Response
ESCORT announced it has improved the response time of its Redline 360c radar system and will roll out...
Rockford Launches First-of-a-Kind Harley Aftermarket Systems
By James Chevrette Rockford Fosgate launched new Harley-Davidson audio systems that include the first aftermarket motorcycle amplifier with...
Subwoofer Enclosure Maker Teams With Katzkin
By James Chevrette Professional Car Audio (PCA) has partnered with Katzkin, the leather seat supplier, to offer customers...
Maxxsonics Announces Leadership Changes
Maxxsonics USA announced today that Alden Stiefel, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, will transition into the role of...
Car Audio Featured on FOX Reality Show
By James Chevrette In a recent episode of The Fixer, FOX’s new reality business makeover series hosted by...
New JL Audio Stealthbox Subwoofer for Jeep Wranglers
Garmin Audio announced the new JL Audio Stealthbox Enclosed Tailgate Subwoofer for Jeep Wranglers. The low-profile Stealthbox system...
ZZ2 Updates CarPlay/Android Auto for Tesla
ZZ2 is introducing an updated version of its kit for Tesla that now adds wireless CarPlay/Android Auto directly...
Car Audio Sales This Year and DIY Market Share
The market share of do-it-yourself (DIY) car audio installations is at about 64 percent of the aftermarket, according...