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KENWOOD Intros New Receiver with CarWork
Press Release: LONG BEACH, CA (April 1, 2023)-- KENWOOD USA announced the release of its latest automotive multimedia...
KENWOOD Expands Excelon Line
KENWOOD revealed new details on its eXcelon brand's first motorcycle audio line and announced the first eXcelon marine/motorsports...
Alpine SiriusXM 360L Update Goes Live
Alpine (Alps Alpine North America) released the free software update that adds SiriusXM 360L to many Alpine radios. ...
JL Audio Launches Marine Custom Shop for M6 and M7 Speakers
Updated! JL Audio has launched a custom audio shop online that lets consumers as well as dealers configure...
Kenwood Veteran Launches Rep Firm
Crossover Marketing is a new manufacturer's rep firm out of the Pacific Northwest led by Rob Sutton, a...
Massive Audio Switches to US Manufacturing
Massive Audio announced it will bring the manufacture of some subwoofers back to the US at its facility...
After Passing of Founder Cicada Carries On
Cicada Audio is continuing to operate following the passing of founder Larry Frederick. The company is run by...
Unique Speaker Line From Helix
Helix announced a new line of speakers called Compose, which uses "Flexmounts" to enable the speakers to become...
DS18 Ships Its First CarPlay Decks
DS18, the brand known for its pro car audio, marine and off road audio products, announced it is...
Newest 12V Amplifier Standard
Last year, the Consumer Technology Association approved a new standard for amplifiers. It is launching a new logo...
Dual is First With New Amplifier Standard
Jensen, a Dual Electronics brand, is offering the first car audio amplifiers to be certified under the new...
12V Reacts to Tesla’s 48V Plans
Tesla announced it will switch to 48 volts for the low voltage system in its electric vehicles, during...
BMW’s Newest Heads Up Display
BMW revealed a new Panoramic Vision display (heads up display) that is a low raised screen that runs...
First Streaming Device for Any CarPlay Module
GCH Automotive announced a new streaming module that adds Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and other services within a...
RDV Enters Tesla-Style Radio Market
RDV Automotive Technology is entering the radio replacement market. It will offer a line of "Tesla-style" large screen...
Subscription Car Audio in the Future
In the future, more car makers are expected to offer features on a monthly fee basis, including audio...
Key Trend at MasterTech Expo
MasterTech Expo this week in MESA, AZ once again proved to be an important addition to the roster...
Four Top Goals for 12 Volt: CTA
Attracting new installers and preparing for electric vehicles (EVs) are two of the four key goals that the...
Best Buy’s Forecast for Consumer Electronics
Best Buy said it expects another down year for the consumer electronics industry in 2023, but sales should...
SiriusXM Reduces Workforce
SiriusXM is reducing its workforce by eight percent, or 475 jobs, according to reports. The satellite radio company...