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Escort Introduces New “StickyCup” Windshield Mount Detector Accessory

The new StickyCup windshield mount detector accessory

WEST CHESTER, OH – ESCORT, Inc. has announced the release of its new windshield mount detector accessory fittingly named “StickyCup.” The new StickyCup is a full-featured bracket mount that includes a semi-sticky gel ring on the cup surface that improves cohesion and detector support on the windshield. StickyCup works with ESCORT’s category leading products including more »

Hit the Deck for Two New Alpine Decks!

Alpine CDE-HD148BT_HD

Most people thought, back in the day, the most challenging thing about having a high quality audio system in a car was physically hooking up the speakers.  Au contraire- that is only half the battle.  The other part of it is tuning it.  That is why manufacturers cut big money deals with bespoke audio manufacturers more »

A Little Taste of Germany in Northern New Jersey. Helix and Brax Car Audio, That is…

helix amp

 A lot of car audio audiophiles and bassheads are aware of the Rockford Fosgate name.  The parent Rockford corporation also scours the earth looking for brands that might not have the might for a full United States presence, but takes them under their wing for distribution into some of the best aftermarket car audio retailers.  more »

Streetline Releases New Parker Parking Guidance App For The iPhone

Parker parking guidance app for iPhone

FOSTER CITY, CA – Streetline, Inc. has unveiled a new release of its parking guidance application, Parker by Streetline. Parker 4.0 is now available for the iPhone and features a clean, updated design; an easy-to-use side panel menu; and one-click turn-by-turn voice navigation—further enhancing the hands-free capabilities of the app. Parker displays open on-street parking more »

RV Shipments Rise 11% In First Quarter As Industry Recovery Continues

RV sales are up in 2013

RESTON, VA – America’s wholesale recreation vehicle (RV) shipments shot up 11% in the first quarter of 2013, fueled by strong consumer response to the versatility, affordability and innovative designs of new models, according to market data collected by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Shipments for all of 2013 are projected to total 307,300, more »

Chevy and Kenwood getting the fine Nuance of the Voice Recognition Situation

Impala dashboard

Chevrolet hosted a demonstration drive of the new Impala in New York City last week.  Unfortunately I could not attend but I will be testing out the Impala myself soon enough.  However, Gray Lady journalist John Quain was very pleased with the new MyLink infotainment system.  He was especially impressed with the voice recognition software, more »

JL Audio Introduces Powerful High-Output Enclosed Subwoofer System

JL Audio's HO110-W6v3 Enclosed Subwoofer.

MIRAMAR, FL – JL Audio‘s patented high-output enclosures are designed to deliver high-performance bass experience with a combination of superb sound quality and awesome output. The new HO110-W6v3 ported enclosure (Suggested Retail: $699.95) combines the high power handling and small enclosure requirements of the JL Audio 10W6v3 subwoofer driver, creating a very compact subwoofer system more »

Recent Analysis Indicates Cell Phone Distracted Driving Crashes Vastly Under-Reported

Distracted Driving Study

ITASCA, IL – The National Safety Council has released findings from a recent analysis of national statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes, in a report entitled, “Crashes Involving Cell Phones: Challenges of Collecting and Reporting Reliable Crash Data,” funded in part by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. The report reviewed 180 fatal crashes from 2009 to more »

Audit Verifies The Obvious — Technology Industry Is A Big Deal

2013 International CES was huge for technology industry.

ARLINGTON, VA – The 2013 International CES was huge and staffers from all the TechnologyTell.com sections were there to bring you the latest technology products. Now an independent audit has confirmed our crack staff’s findings about the the annual trade show in Las Vegas—the show was indeed huge. Seriously, the 2013 CES, held January 8-11, more »

New Axxera Hitting the Streets!

Axxera axd430

For those not familiar with the Axxera line of car audio products, it is designed for specialty retailers to have a cost-effective brand to sell but offer the sound quality and features of higher-end brands.  Although it is made by Dual Electronics, you cannot get it at a mass merchandiser.  You pay a few more more »