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New Budget iDatalink Maestro SR
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New Budget Friendly Maestro to Debut

ADS announced a new Maestro OEM replacement interface called the Maestro SR. The new model can be used...

US Amps Update
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Update on US Amps

US Amps, the legacy maker of amplifiers that was purchased by a group of competitors and enthusiasts last...

Audison Advanced Subwoofer Amplifier
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Audison Intros Advanced Sub Amp

Elettromedia's Audison is shipping what it calls one of the most advanced subwoofer amplifiers to date. The Audison...

DOJ Cites CarPlay in Apple Suit
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CarPlay is Part of DOJ’s Suit Against Apple

The antitrust lawsuit filed by the Dept. of Justice Thursday against Apple, claiming it blocks competing apps and...

Two New JL Audio car speaker series
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JL Audio Ships 2 New Speaker Series

Garmin is shipping two new JL Audio speaker series including the C6, a new premium line just under...

ZZ2 Wireless CarPlay for older Ford, GM vehicles
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ZZ2 Wireless CarPlay For SYNC2 Vehicles

ZZ2 just began shipping what it calls the only wireless CarPlay/Android Auto seamless kit for older Ford vehicles...

car audio sales
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CORRECTED: Report on Recent Car Audio Sales

CORRECTION:  Circana has issued a correction to its data in this morning's story.  Dollar sales to consumers from...

Helix 18-channel DSP Amplifier
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18 Channel DSP/Amp from Helix

Helix is offering what may be the highest channel-capability in a DSP/amplifier in the aftermarket.  The new V...

Tips to enter wheels and tires market
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6 Tips to Enter Wheels & Tires

“Economic uncertainty is right around the corner. At least that’s what we are being told, right?” Dan Bowman...

Recoil Audio to relaunch US car audio line
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Recoil Audio Launches in US Alongside Cicada Audio

Recoil Audio, a global audio brand owned by LuckyStar Trading, parent company to Cicada Audio, is launching as...

GM reaches $12.75 million settlement with California for selling customer driving data.
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Automakers May Be Sharing Driving Data With Your Insurance Co.

GM via Onstar and other car companies are sharing some users’ driving data with their insurance companies, possibly...

GM lighting controls in radio
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GM Radios Tie-In This Feature

General Motors continues to tie in an important new feature into its infotainment centers.  It is slowly moving...

VOXX Electronics names Ian Worrall Regional Sales Manager
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VOXX Names New Regional Sales Manager

VOXX Electronics, supplier of VOXX, Directed, Rosen and other brands, announced the appointment of Ian Worrall as Eastern...

MasterTech Expo 2024
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MasterTech Brings Renewed Enthusiasm to the Industry

By Mr Retail I just got back from the MasterTech Expo show in Mesa, AZ. I also took...

Noise Camera Hit US Cities
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“Noise Cameras” Cropping Up in Cities

You have likely heard of speed and red light cameras.  Now “noise cameras” are cropping up in some...

Rockford Hires NAV-TV Exec
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Rockford Names Former NAV-TV Exec as Director of Integration

Rockford Fosgate announced it has hired former NAV-TV executive Derek Schmiedl as Director of Integration. In his new...

Head unit sales drop slightly
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Unlicensed CarPlay is Rampant

You may have seen CarPlay/Android Auto dash-top screens for the car for $79 online, or off brand CarPlay...

ADi distributors Goldhorn DSP
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High End Goldhorn DSP Comes to US

Aegis Distribution Inc. (ADi) announced a new partnership with Goldhorn Electronics to distribute Goldhorn's advanced digital sound processors...

Top story CEoutlook September 2025
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CEoutlook’s Top Story for February 2024

February was a month of many new product introductions, some of which were displayed at the KnowledgeFest trade...

ZZ2 names new rep in TOLA region.
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ZZ2 to Distribute Dashcams

Accessory maker ZZ2 has partnered with Road Angel, a leading dashcam supplier in the UK, to distribute their...