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A Few Things to Know on EVs
At the recent distributor show by GoFast in Massachusetts, Steve Greenfield presented a keynote address on what car...
New Motorcycle Speaker Company Launches
Gale Force Audio has been launched by former Crescendo Audio employee and car audio competitor, Alan Palmer and...
12V Starts the Move to EVs
Aftermarket companies are preparing for a boom in electric vehicle (EV) sales over the next decade. JL Audio...
18 States Seek Recall of Hyundai, Kia Due to Theft
Eighteen states including California asked NHTSA for a recall on Hyundai and Kia vehicles because they lack engine...
Oracle Lighting at Jeep Beach 2023
Press Release: METAIRIE, LA– Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in creating high quality lighting products and innovative...
Mr Retail: How to Negotiate With Distributors, Suppliers
By Mr Retail Choosing the vendors in your store is one of the most important decisions you will...
Directed’s 4G Dashcam Update
Directed, a VOXX brand, is now planning to release 4G dashcams with live view capability by the end...
12 Volt Consulting by Jon Kowanetz
Jon Kowanetz, former owner of Handcrafted Car Audio, has launched Pathways Coaching & Consulting, aimed at helping retailers succeed...
Q1 Car Audio Sales Announced by MEA
Dealers are reporting a sluggish March, and new numbers released from the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) bear that...
ZZ2 Enters EV Accessories Market
ZZ2 said it will enter the electric vehicle accessories market. Its first product will be a portable EV...
Ford Deletes This Feature
Sorry, we're a bit late on this news....Ford will phase out AM radio in almost all new vehicles...
Last Resort Fabrication: For Canada and Beyond
An electronics engineer that has worked for the Canadian Space Agency, who is also a leading fabricator, has...
CarPlay and Pizza
Domino’s Pizza is now offering (and promoting) a new tie in with CarPlay that could give the CarPlay...
Metra Offers Brick and Mortar-Only Brand
Metra Electronics announced its has revived its Tsunami car audio accessories brand, which will be offered for brick...
Sub Box Makers Lower Prices
Subwoofer enclosure makers Atrend and QPower are lowering prices, as raw material costs and overseas shipping fees decline....
JL Ships New Combo Car/Marine Amplifiers
JL Audio just began shipping a new compact series of amplifiers called XDM that can be suited to both cars...
$1M Stores Rise at Tint World
Nearly 30 percent of Tint World franchises open for two years or more are reporting sales of $1...
Porsche Infotainment Glitch Settlement
An expected settlement in a class action suit against Porsche might prove an opportunity for retailers who cater...
CMA Expo Attracts Hundreds in Canada
In late March, CMA Expo held the first industry-wide 12 volt show in Canada since 2017, attracting over...
GM Drops CarPlay in Future EVs: Not a Joke
Given today's April Fool's antics, we wish to say this is not a joke. General Motors is planning...