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Car Stereo’s “Grandma” Passes
Updated! Alma Gates, who was affectionately called the Grandma of car stereo, passed away last week at the...
Audio America Broadens Exclusive Distribution With Pioneer Mobile Electronics
MARIETTA, GA -- Audio America, a 12 Volt and Home A/V distributor serving the Southeast United States, announced...
DICE Electronics Files Bankruptcy
DICE Electronics, the maker of car audio kits and Internet Radio add-on devices, has sought Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
Kenwood Issues Software Update for DNX Line
Kenwood has issued a firmware update for its DNX navigation/AV in-dash receivers which fixes a glitch with map...
Delphi Car Device with Verizon Now Available
Delphi, together with Verizon Wireless released Thursday its Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi device that offers car-to-cloud connectivity. First...
New Honda Gets In-Car Vacuum Cleaner
With the New York Auto Show press days underway, we’re sure to see some interesting technology this week,...
First 3M Window Tint With Security
3M released its first window film that not only offers privacy and UV protection but also prevents thieves...
Will Internet Radio & Apps Save the Aftermarket?
"Will Internet Radio & Apps Save the Aftermarket?" is the headline in part of a report released earlier...
New BMWs to Take Dictation: 6 Series
BMW’s 6-series models are getting a dictation function that lets drivers compose text and email messages freely. Within...
Marine Audio Update; Boat Sales on Upswing
Boat season is just getting started, but some indicators bode well for marine audio this year. New power...
Tint World Launches Shops in Auto Dealers
Tint World, the car audio and auto detailing franchise chain, is entering the expeditor business with small franchise...
A Fifth of Cars to Get Apps by 2017
A fifth of consumer vehicles in North America and Western Europe will have car radios with app capability...
Kenwood Announces Round-the-Calendar Promos
Kenwood announced a new schedule of promotions in partnership with a handful of major tech companies. The car...
Car Audio’s Next Retailers: Part Two
Again, we bring you reports of dealers who learned that matching car dealer quality can grow their business....
Magnum Sales Closes Midwest Location
Magnum Sales Midwest, a car audio distributor owned by Mitek, closed the MN-based location on Monday. However, its...
Here’s What General Motors Thinks of Radio
General Motors wants to reach young car buyers but the youth of today are not really interested in...
American TV Exits Car Audio
Eleven-store chain American TV & Appliance of Madison, WI confirmed to CEoutlook it has exited the car audio...
Samsung S4 Gets Car Feature: S Voice Drive
The new Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiled Thursday night, includes an S Voice Drive feature that automatically switches on...
BrandsMart USA Changes Won’t Detract From Car Audio
After announcing a reorganization of its merchandising team Wednesday, BrandsMart USA, Hollywood, FL said it remains very focused...
CEA Study Finds Demand for Voice Tech
Consumers want more voice-to-text and text-to-voice in their mobile devices, according to new studies, which could have implications...