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More 12V Dealers, Suppliers Push Into Fleets
With car audio sales seeing low growth overall over the past few years, some dealers are starting to...
A One-of-a-Kind Shop Expands
One of the most successful car audio/automotive shops in the country, the 35-year-old Ai Design, NY is expanding....
Consumers are Complaining About OEM Infotainment Systems
Infotainment systems now account for 25% of all new vehicle problems, according to a new JD Power Component...
Stop Googling Wiring Diagrams: The Real Cost Of Winging It
Shop labor rates have climbed past $100 an hour in many parts of North America, which raises an...
GM Adds CarPlay Back to New Truck Interface
Editor's Note: This is an interesting reversal from GM's earlier push to phase out CarPlay. Back in 2023,...
KICKER Vice President Retires following 41 Years at the Company
STILLWATER, USA – After 41 years at KICKER®/Stillwater Designs®, Vice President of Finance and Administration Jeanne Snyder recently...
The Head Unit of 2030: What Will It Actually Be
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto changed the car audio industry more than any other advancement in the last...
Google’s Search Just Got Harder
By Bill Braun, Guest Contributor, Owner, Tune Digital Marketing Google announced what they characterize as "the largest change to search in 25 years."...
Boosting Your Business in 2027
The Science Behind Signage, Sandwich Boards, and Mission Statements If you've been putting off updating your storefront sign...
Should Car Audio Shops Set an Age Limit on Vehicles
The average vehicle on the road today is nearly thirteen years old. For 12-volt installers, that math creates...
Who Are You Really Building Your Business For?
By Chris Van Ry, guest columnist for CEoutlook, of AiT I recently visited a 12-volt retailer that wanted to attract a more upscale, luxury clientele....
Rockford Fosgate Bucks the Summer Slowdown with a Busy August
While the car audio industry settled into its usual summer lull, Rockford Fosgate spent August proving otherwise. The...
Major 12V Suppliers Raise Prices; Not By Much
Many suppliers announced price increases on September 1 or in the preceding weeks. Given the skyrocketing cost...
KICKER® Director Lew Concludes Mobile-Audio Career
Press Release (UNEDITED): STILLWATER, USA – KICKER ® /Stillwater Designs ® saw the completion of another long career...
Audio Express Enters New Era
Audio Express, one of the nation’s largest independent automotive electronics and consumer technology retailers, is entering an exciting...
5 Things You Should Know Before iOS 27 Changes CarPlay
Apple plans to release iOS 27 in mid September 2026. Multiple reports point to September 14th as the...
12-Volt Selling Online – Pros and Cons
If over 57 percent of car audio sales are transacted online, should you be selling from your website...
Letter From a Top Retiring Dealer
From Michael Meza, Cartunes of Santa Rosa, CA After more than four decades in the mobile electronics industry,...
Considering Raising Your Labor Rates?
by Mr. Retail Time and time again, we read articles on forums along the lines of “should I...
Best Subwoofer in Europe, North America & Asia – EISA Awards
The best overall car audio subwoofer measured by exceptional sound, fitment and engineering in Europe, North America and...