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Response to Mr Retail on Vehicle Specific Systems
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Audison Announces Tesla Sound Packs

Audison announced at the SEMA Show last week two Sound Pack add on systems for Tesla Models Y...

Sony XAV-AX8500 radio at SEMA 2023
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News Bits From SEMA Show

Sony 10-Inch Radio Update Sony’s new 10-inch radio XAV-AX8500 is now expected to ship in spring of 2024,...

Top story CEoutlook September 2025
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Top Story for October 2023

The top CEoutlook story of the month for October, with almost 10,000 clicks, was  KICKER Intros Truck-Specific Sub...

Garmin reports third quarter 2024 revenue that includes JL Audio's performance.
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Garmin Reports on JL Audio

Garmin reported its third quarter earnings Wednesday with a few hints on how it plans to market and...

Metra Tesla DSP
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Metra Interfaces for European Cars, Tesla DSP Details

Axxess by Metra announced eight new interfaces for MOST25 amplified factory radios for several European car makers.  And...

Diamond Audio introduces new powered subwoofer enclosures.
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Diamond Intros Harley Radios at SEMA

Diamond Audio announced three Harley Davidson replacement radio prototypes at the SEMA Show this week.  The radios are...

Sony debuts XAV-AX8500 car audio receiver
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New Sony 10-Inch Receiver

Sony announced a new receiver with 10.1 inch screen with a unique tilt and swivel mechanism that allows...

Rockford Jeep audio kits
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Rockford Jeep Kits Debut

Rockford announced its first audio kits for Jeep.  Two models were announced--one each for select 2018-2023 Wranglers and...

New Focal car stereo K2 speaker line at SEMA.
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Focal Intros Next Gen K2

Focal has updated its K2 Power line with a wide range tweeter, new motor and a new shallow...

Stinger is now shipping its HORIZON12 12.8-inch car radio.
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AAMP is Rebranded Stinger

AAMP Global has changed its corporate name to Stinger, effective today. The switch to the 34 year-old Stinger...

Metra Bronco Dash Kit
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Metra Kits for New Bronco and More

Metra announced several new dash kits including kits for the new Ford Bronco, Nissan Pathfinder and, as announced...

Focal Tesla speakers
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Tesla-Specific Speakers Ship From Focal

Focal is one of the first aftermarket companies to offer Tesla drop-in speakers for the Models 3 and...

KICKER truck-specific loaded subwoofer enclosures.
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KICKER Intros Truck-Specific Sub Enclosures

KICKER announced it will debut at the SEMA Show, its first line of truck-specific enclosures with separate raw...

Morel, Mobridge offer Bronco audio kit
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mObridge, Morel Intro Car-Specific Audio Systems at SEMA Show

mObridge, known for its digital signal processors (DSPs) and Morel, maker of high end audio, have partnered to...

Tesla Model 3 Refresh Gets Second Screen
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Tesla Model 3 Refresh Gets Second Screen

Tesla unveiled its Model 3 refresh with some significant interior changes including even more speakers and a new...

West Coast Customs Academy
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West Coast Customs Launches Academy

West Coast Customs, the famous LA fabrication shop catering to the stars, has launched a teaching academy to...

New 2025 Dodge Challenger and Uconnect
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Early Peek At Next Gen Uconnect?

By Richard Truesdell The recent leak of some internal photos from a Stellantis plant reveals what may be...

Ignition Interlocks Testing in Steering Wheels
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Ignition Interlocks in Steering Wheels

Three states are now testing alcoholic detection systems that are built into the car's steering wheel. They can...

Joe DeFazio, Leading CT Retailir Passes
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CT Retail Leader Passes

Many industry leaders in the Northeast are mourning the passing of Joe DiFazio, who was the founder of ...

Winter prediction 2023-2024
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Weather Forecast For Winter

It would be great for business if winter came early, enticing consumers to buy remote starters for Christmas...