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KnowledgeFest Status Update
The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced today that its annual Dallas KnowledgeFest industry tradeshow will proceed as planned...
AudioStak Expands
AudioStak Interactive, maker of car audio demo displays for retailers, has expanded from providing individual displays to offering...
Sony Intros Under-Seat Powered Sub
Sony announced its first compact "under-the-seat" powered subwoofer, marking an entry into a new category for the Sony...
Dealers Buy in Early on Remote Start
After a summer of scrounging for audio product because of a run on car audio goods, retailers are...
New 12 Volt Association Launches
The Mobile Electronics Syndicate is expanding beyond its role as a popular online industry forum. It is launching...
12V Retail Exec Launches New Company
A former Senior Manager of the Al & Ed’s Autosound chain in California has launched a company to...
AAMP Names New President and CEO
AAMP Global named Scott Forst, former President of the Americas, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer....
VOXX Intros COVID Disinfectant For Cars and More
VOXX Electronics announced a new disinfectant that is registered with the Environment Protection Agency as effective against SARS-CoV-2,...
Here is Another USB Plug in for CarPlay
ZZ-2 announced a new USB plug in device that allows drivers to stream Netflix and other apps from...
Ford Recalls More Than 700K Vehicles Due to Backup Cam
Ford is recalling over 700,000 vehicles due to a glitch in their backup cameras. 2020 Ford F Series...
New USB Device Adds to CarPlay Radios
GCH Automotive has launched a new streaming media USB device for the car that plugs into a CarPlay...
German Maestro Distributor Launches New Brand, Announces Product Availability
The North American distributor of German Maestro has product in stock, and is also launching a new subwoofer...
Ring Intros Security Dashcam for Car
Amazon announced three connected car camera/security devices for the car under the Ring brand, essentially creating a line...
Update on AudioControl
Here’s a fun fact. Over half the employees at AudioControl are musicians. The company has inventory now, it...
Latest Car Audio Sales Figures
Car audio sales are projected to increase by 30 percent in September compared to the same month a...
Compustar Adds New Feature to Remote Start Transmitters
Firstech, parent of Compustar and DroneMobile, announced two remote start transmitter kits with new close-range technology for added...
Shortage Update on Head Units
Two head unit suppliers say the car audio industry has lost about a full calendar quarter’s worth of...
Hertz Gets Aggressive in Marine Audio
Hertz is shipping its first marine audio amplifier with built-in DSP as part of an aggressive push into...
Some Dealers Add Brands for Keeps Due to Shortages
Some dealers say they will stick with the new car audio brands they've tried out over the past...
Kenwood, JVC 10-Inch Radios Due Next Week With Surprise Feature
KENWOOD and JVC expect to ship their highly anticipated 10.1-inch floating screen radios next week with a surprise...