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Focal Debuts New Upscale K2 M Line
Focal is launching a new updated K2 series of upscale car speakers that are positioned just below the...
Car Toys’ Sister Company Shuts Down
Wireless Advocates, the sister company of 49-store car audio chain Car Toys, Seattle, suddenly shut its doors Monday...
Oracle New Mirror LEDs for Jeep
Press Release: METAIRIE, LA– Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com) is proud to announce the new LED Off-Road Side Mirrors for...
When Should You Unload Inventory
By Mr Retail Many of us have been thinking about inventory, our levels, and if it is time...
KENWOOD, JVC Ship New All-Wireless Decks
KENWOOD and JVC are starting to ship new all wireless CarPlay/Android Auto decks that are also Maestro ready...
12V Rep Firm Closes
A stocking rep firm for Alpine, and manufacturer's rep for brands including JL Audio, Scosche, Elettromedia, Epsilon and...
Average Gas Price Heads to $3, Helps Holiday Sales
The cost of gas is fast falling to the point it may be helping holiday sales. The average...
CES Innovation Award Winners
The Consumer Technology Assn. (CTA) announced the first batch of Innovation Award winners for 2023. Among the awards...
Black Friday 12V Sales Results
Most dealers we polled said Black Friday weekend sales were up over last year but down from pre-pandemic...
Sundown Audio Acquired by 12V Company
Sundown Audio is in the process of being acquired for an undisclosed sum by a sister company to...
Crutchfield Hints at 12V Sales
Crutchfield is usually very private about its sales results. However, Founder Bill Crutchfield recently told us that the...
ADS Ships New Remote Start Solution
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) is now shipping a new type of flashing system for remote start. It's new...
“Invisible Speaker” Wins CES Innovation Award
An "Invisible" car speaker that will be available commercially in the first half of 2023 was announced by...
Firstech Intros Wiring App
Firstech (maker of brands including Compustar and DroneMobile) announced the launch of the myFirstech App, that provides wiring...
12V Pro Audio Gains Ground
Kicker and Memphis Audio were among the brands introducing new pro car audio lines at the SEMA Show...
Industry Exec Leaves Lighting Company
Industry executive JR Stocks who worked his way up the ranks in retail to take senior management posts...
More on the Borla/AudioControl ‘Audio Exhaust’
You may remember that Borla Performance Industries has teamed with AudioControl to offer a new bolt-on external dynamic...
6 Things to Do if Business is Down
By Mr Retail If you are like many folks in the mobile electronics industry, business has gotten soft....
JVCKenwood, AlpsAlpine First Half Sales
JVCKenwood and AlpsAlpine saw improvement in their total first half results (which ended September 30, 2022). They both...
Largest Car Radio to Date?
LinksWell unveiled at the recent SEMA Show what may be the largest-screened car radio to date. The Android-based...