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Exile Audio Intros New Marine Lineup
Exile Audio, the audio company acquired by Orca Design & Manufacturing late last year, announced new marine amplifiers,...
Audison Ships New Products
Audison is now shipping its first Tesla audio upgrade system, as well as new VOCE II subwoofers and...
Orca Distributes This High End Brand
Goldhorn North America, a leading producer of high end DSP amplifiers and processors will be distributed by Orca...
Advanced Amp/DSP Debuts from NAV-TV
NAV-TV announced what is calls "one of the most advanced amplifiers on the market, capable of doing it...
RDVFL Launches Large Screen for GM Trucks
RDVFL announced a large, 15.6-inch vertical touchscreen upgrade for 2013-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks equipped...
ZZ2 Intros Two Screen Upgrades
ZZ2 announced continued expansion of its DIZZPLAY Screen Replacement lineup with two new kits: one for BMW EVO vehicles and...
Two New Leadership Appointments
Orca Names New National Training Coordinator Orca Design & Manufacturing announced the appointment of Joseph Norton as National...
Car Audio Forecast for 2026
Car audio wholesale revenue (sales to dealers) is expected to fall by 4 percent this year compared to...
Minneapolis Retailers Slow, Seek Vendor Leeway
Several car audio dealers in Minneapolis said sales are down by 40 to 80 percent due to the...
How Long do Factory Touchscreens Last?
As usual, the OEMs' failure may be the aftermarket's gain. Factory infotainment touchscreens have a general lifespan between...
12V Veteran Takes Over K40 Support
By James Chevrette Marty Deane of Cicada has acquired all remaining K40 inventory of radar and laser detectors...
Modus to Ship Amps This Quarter
By James Chevrette After some delays, Modus, the new audio company offering advanced technology, will ship its first...
New JL Audio Stealthbox for Jeep
Garmin announced it will soon ship a new JL Audio Stealthbox Enclosed Subwoofer for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited....
Modus Radio to Offer Removal Buttons
Modus Global released a video showcasing one of its upcoming new head units, the AIM-10 radio with a removable button...
How Does Pioneer’s SPHERA Radio Work?
By James Chevrette The announcement at CES of Pioneer’s new SPHERA radio, the first in the aftermarket with...
Add-On Selling Opportunities for 12-Volt
By Mr Retail In this day and age, we need to look for every opportunity to raise our...
Car Makers Remove AM/FM: What It Means for 12-Volt
By James Chevrette Car companies are taking AM and FM radios out of new vehicles. One of the...
Orion Intros New Amps, Midranges Ahead of Nostalgia Amps
By James Chevrette Orion is shipping new XTR PRO Amplifiers and XMT Pro Audio Midrange speakers, ahead of...
What Changes are Retailers Making for 2026?
By James Chevrette As we enter a new year, we asked retailers what changes they're making in 2026...
LinksWell Adds Lower Cost Radios
LinksWell will offer in the first quarter 2026, a new line of 11.5-inch vehicle specific radios for budget...