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KICKER® Names National Sales Director
STILLWATER, USA – KICKER/Stillwater Designs looked internally to name its newest National Sales Director, and company veteran Matt...
Is Radio Interference Killing Your CarPlay Connection?
Every installer has heard the complaint. CarPlay or Android Auto disconnects for no reason, then reconnects a few...
2026 Surf City Soundoff Delivers Another Unforgettable Weekend on the Oregon Coast
Lincoln City, OR - The 2026 Surf City Soundoff wrapped up this weekend at Chinook Winds Casino Resort...
Pioneer Brings Back Another Retro Head Unit
Pioneer has put the DEH X8700DAB back into production. UK retailer Car Audio Security discovered the single DIN...
Ever Considered Going Deeper Into Marine and Getting NMEA Certified?
Marine electronics extend well beyond speakers and amplifiers, and certification can open the door to new revenue for...
Should You Go Into Fleet Work?
Car audio shop Automotive Specialty Systems, CT, entered the fleet market in 2015 and it's now 90 percent...
When 12V Retail Keeps Calling You Back
You may remember that Dan Bowman, an award winning salesman and knowledgeable 12-volt guru, started a consultant business,...
12-Volt Manufacturers Prepare for Slate Truck
The $25K bare bones EV Slate Truck that ships without a radio has many suppliers considering creating audio...
Proposed Bill Could Ban Mercedes From the US
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has approved a bill to toughen the government's ban on Chinese automakers. The...
Modus Heads to the Bay Area as Official Audio Sponsor of 2026 Demo Days Showoff
Press Release (UNEDITED): Oxnard, Calif. – After a great start to the Demo Days Showoff 2026 season in...
JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine Report Q1 Sales
Both JVCKENWOOD and Alps Alpine reported lower profits due in part to the higher cost of memory and...
Apple Music Coming to More than Two Million Volvos
Volvo Cars is now starting to integrate Apple Music into more than two million Volvo cars via an...
Shopify Shuts Down Dash Camera Sales Over Night
Your business is on rented land, and last Friday, retailers across North America woke up to proof of...
Nominations Open for 2027 Mobile Electronics Industry Awards
Editor's note: Nominations for the 2027 Mobile Electronics Industry Awards are now open. As always, the awards remain...
Mobile Electronics Association Announces Rescheduling of KnowledgeFest Detroit
Press Release (UNEDITED): North Andover, MA – The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) today announced the decision to reschedule...
Alpine Returns to Dodge Performance at Roadkill Nights 2026
Press Release (UNEDITED): Pontiac, Mich. - Alps Alpine of North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will return to Roadkill Nights...
Car Toys of Texas Expands Car Audio Offerings
Car Toys of Texas has made a significant move in car audio with a major rollout of Morel...
What If Your Car Audio Business Becomes Illegal Overnight?
Turkish Car Audio Dealers Found Out Imagine building a car audio business over years, or decades, and then waking up one day to...
New Dashcam Law in Canada Effecting US Commercial Drivers
A new law requiring dashcams in commercial trucks traveling through BC Canada may create business for Canadian and...
What’s Happening with Tariff Refunds?
We know of a few car audio suppliers who have received tariff refunds as well as many larger...