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Apple iPhone 4S is Faster Than Droid Bionic in Early Tests
Benchmark tests on rare pre-released iPhone 4S’s show that the phone operates at a faster clip than the...
First Android Adapter for Car Radio?
CableJive introduced late last month, a new adapter called the dockBoss+ that converts an iPod dock for the...
Dealer Gets $16,000 Worth of Free Avidworx Displays
A two-store Kentucky car electronics retailer has received $16,000 worth of free Avidworx displays in a new program....
iPhone 4S Preorders Top 1 Million Mark in 24 Hours
Apple said pre-orders of its iPhone 4S topped one million in a single day, setting a new record....
Maxxsonics to Intro “Volt” Accessories
Maxxsonics, which owns speaker/amplifier brands including MB Quart and Hifonics, is entering the car audio accessories market with...
Alpine Ships First MirrorLink Car Radio in Europe
It’s only in Europe, and it’s only in one radio that works with a few Nokia phones, but...
Steve Jobs Passes
Updated. Steve Jobs, the iconic technology CEO, passed away Wednesday at age 56 after fighting a battle with...
Directed YouTube Vid Shows Off SmartStart
Directed Electronics released a YouTube video showing off its near limitless range with a car in Brooklyn, NY...
6 Ways iPhone 4S Misses Mark in Car: CNET
Despite the ground-breaking capability of Siri voice control, CNET claims Apple missed many opportunities for improving car use...
Hammacher Schlemmer Internet Radio Car Kit
Hammacher Schlemmer is selling a “45,000 Station Car Radio,” that plays live streams from AM, FM, and Internet...
New iPhone 4S Advanced Voice is Real!
As leaked, a new Apple iPhone 4S will offer a voice capability that lets your phone “understand you”...
GROM Offers New GM Kits
GROM Audio announced a new iPod/iPhone add-on kit designed specifically for General Motors vehicles. The GROM-USB-GM also adds...
Car Stereo Buying Group Update
Members of the two car stereo marketing/buying groups have so consistently beat the average performance of many other...
Video of Twitter in Action in Mini
You've heard about the Mini Cooper getting Twitter-by-voice and Facebook capability, all controlled by a mini joystick as...
September Auto Sales Climb 10 Percent
Despite the dour economy, auto sales climbed 9.9 percent in September with all three of the Detroit auto...
Rockford Intro’s 2 Motorcycle Amps
Rockford Fosgate is now shipping a pair of audio amplifiers for motorcycles and off-road vehicles. The “travel sized”...
iPhone 5’s “Revolutionary” Interface
Late last week Forbes.com ran the headline "'iPhone 5: Most Revolutionary Interface in History.'" What is expected to...
Self-Driving Cars Better Than Drunk Drivers
At a recent conference, the leaders of Google explained why self-driving (autonomous) cars are important. CEO Larry Page...
Sound Advice “Model” Car Audio Shop Opens
Sound Advice, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., opened the doors on its car stereo department, with plans to become a...
Scosche Ships New Nissan Dash Kits
Scosche Industries is shipping three Nissan dash kits to give aftermarket radios a “custom fit” in the dash....