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Watch CEA Video Promoting Car Audio
The Consumer Electronics Association has released a video and press release aimed at major media outlets to promote...
Alpine Ships its First Audio-Only 2-DIN Deck
Alpine has begun shipping its first audio-only double DIN car radio/CD. The model CDE-W235BT is for those who...
Amazon to Collect Taxes in N.J.
Amazon’s tax free firewall is showing some cracks. Like brick and mortar stores, Amazon must now begin collecting...
SmartStart Update Today Lets Car “Talk” to You
After first showing it at CES, Directed has launched the SmartStart 3.0 update that lets your car “talk”...
Harman to Refocus on 12v Aftermarket
Harman has been putting a lot of focus on home and portable audio and is now investing in...
Sync Radios Now Save on Insurance
State Farm Insurance has joined with Ford to allow owners of some Sync radios to receive discounts on...
“Death” of Car Radio Possible in 10 Years: Study
A new report by IMS Research finds that aftermarket car radio sales will be cut in half by...
First Radio Kit for New Scion iQ, FR-S
Best Kits & Harnesses (Aamp of America) introduced the first radio replacement car kit for the 2012 Scion...
Hifonics Revamps Gladiator Amps
Maxxsonics has updated its Hifonics Gladiator GLX amplifier series with new “Super D” circuitry and a new design...
ICE Asks Help for Colleague
In Car Experts (ICE) is asking industry members to donate to an industry colleague Steve Hock who has...
Rosen Ships OE Replacement Radios w/ Changeable Faceplates
OE Look-A-Like radios are great for matching the factory look of the radio, but they saddle the dealer...
Metra Ships First Kit for ’03-’07 Murano
Metra is shipping about a dozen new car radio installation kits including the only kit now available for...
Garmin Alters the Touchscreen
Garmin showed a new concept for OEM car infotainment systems that uses a large controller knob filled with...
Rydeen Ships Next-Gen Mirror in June
Rydeen will ship in June the next generation of its GPS touchscreen mirror with faster navigation and better...
Aftermarket Now in Talks for Siri-Like Car Radios
Imagine Siri that’s robust enough to work well in the car. Nuance announced it now has such a...
Another Reason for Aftermarket Blindspot Detectors
If you subscribe to the adage that “As California goes, so goes the nation,” then you might be...
CEA and MERA Join for 12V Campaign
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association (MERA) will launch a campaign Thursday to...
MESA Adds Warrantech to Supplier Members
MESA, the Mobile Electronics Specialists of America buying/marketing group for car audio announced that Warrantech has joined as...
Tips from a Model 12V Retailer
Mobile Edge, an award-winning independent retailer in the small town of Lehighton, PA is noting some out-of-the-ordinary activity in...
JL Announces Stealthbox for Porsche 911
JL Audio announced a new Stealthbox, custom fit enclosed subwoofer, for the classic Porsche 911. The low profile...