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JBL will ship in January the Legend 700 wireless CarPlay car radio.
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JBL Announces Details on New CarPlay Deck

JBL announced at the SEMA Show this week that it will ship its double DIN wired and wireless...

RetroSound introduces Liberty Radio series at SEMA 2024.
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RetroSound Intros New Liberty Radio Line for Older Vehicles

RetroSound will introduce at the SEMA Show, its first radio in a new line for 1960's and 1970's...

Uniden unveils a new a la carte custom radar detector system at SEMA Show 2024.
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Uniden Intros A La Carte Radar Program

Uniden announced at the SEMA Show a new a la carte program for its R9 custom radar detector...

Rockford is introducing the next generation of its slimline T1 car audio subwoofers at the 2024 SEMA Show.
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Rockford Intros Next Gen Slimline Subs

Rockford Fosgate is unveiling at the SEMA Show this week, the next generation of its 10-inch T1 slim...

Rockford introduces new Stage 3 2024 and up Jeep audio kit at SEMA Show 2024.
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Rockford Announces 2024+ Jeep Audio Kit

Rockford Fosgate is unveiling at the SEMA Show today a new Stage 3 Jeep audio kit for select...

The Progressive Group buys Oliver Marketing.
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Progressive Acquires This Key Rep

As of November 1st, The Progressive Group has successfully acquired noted West Coast manufacturer's rep firm Oliver Marketing...

Car audio rep firm Crossover Marketing expands into the Southeast.
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Upstart Rep Firm Expands

Crossover Marketing Group, a fast growing manufacturer's rep firm in the Pacific Northwest, announced it has partnered with...

a new manufacturer's rep firm has launched in the car audio industry called ALPHA SALES GROUP.
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New Rep Firm by Industry Veterans

Several industry veterans have launched ALPHA Sales Group, a new 12-volt representative company on the East Coast. With...

Top story CEoutlook September 2025
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Top CEoutlook Story October 2024

October started off with concerns about a port strike that would set back shipping.  Fortunately, it was quickly...

Metra unveils dash kits at SEMA 2024.
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New Metra Dash Kits, Amp Interfaces Announced

Metra will introduce at the 2024 SEMA show about a dozen new dash kits for Jeep, F-Series trucks...

Stinger is now shipping its HORIZON12 12.8-inch car radio.
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Stinger Intros New Amp Interfaces and More at 2024 SEMA Show

Among the new products Stinger will introduce at the 2024 SEMA Show next week are two new PAC...

American Hard Bag is offering powered enclosed subwoofers for Harley bikes using Hertz speakers.
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Hertz and American Hard Bag Intro Harley Sub Boxes

American Hard Bag is releasing new enclosed powered subwoofers for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, starting with a model for 2024...

Vibe Audio teams with Metra to offer BMW replacement subwoofer and speakers.
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Metra, VIBE Intro BMW Under-Seat Subwoofers

Metra Electronics is introducing new BMW replacement subwoofers and speakers that were developed in collaboration with VIBE Audio....

Garmin reports third quarter 2024 revenue that includes JL Audio's performance.
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JL Parent Garmin Reports Q3 Earnings

Garmin reported a record third quarter ending September 30, that included a double digit increase in marine audio...

Changes at car audio dealers in 2024
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What 5 Dealers Changed in 2024 to Boost Profits

By James Chevrette We asked retailers what changes they made during the past year to increase profitability. Of...

Monarch Distributing shows anti catalytic converter and wheel theft at SEMA 2024.
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New Plug and Play Anti-Theft System for Toyota

A new car security product will make an official debut at the SEMA Show that is among the...

Metra teams with VIBE on plug and play car audio systems for Jeep and Silverado trucks.
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Metra Teams With This Company on All-in-One Audio Kits

Metra Electronics has collaborated with VIBE Audio, which says it is the UK’s number one car audio brand,...

Uniden full line of radar detectors for 12 volt retail market
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Uniden to Intro 12V Dealer-Aimed Products at SEMA Show

After launching its first custom radar detector this year, Uniden will unveil at the SEMA Show next month,...

Kicker launches premium marine audio
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KICKER Intros Premium Marine Line

Kicker will show at SEMA 2024, its first full premium line of marine audio products aimed at a...

Metra introduces new Axxess steering wheel interface at SEMA 2024
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Metra Offers New DSP for Hyundai/Kia

Metra announced a new Axxess DSP package for select 2020 and up Hyundai/Kia vehicles that allows installers to...