HOLLY HILL, FL – Metra’s Axxess division has announced a new firmware update for the ASWC-1 OEM interface that will give it the ability to program dual commands to steering wheel control buttons. All the audio buttons on the steering wheel with the exception of the volume UP/DOWN are automatically programmed for a primary and secondary function more »

One automotive right of passage is hotrodding your Mustang.  Or it could have been a Camaro or Firebird (RIP Pontiac).  A long time ago, you used to scour through catalogs to find the perfect aftermarket parts to compliment your ride.  Today, you scour online forums to find the best parts with the most mystique behind more »

One audio ‘trick’ for reducing the size of a subwoofer enclosure is known as Isobaric loading.  It is when you take a woofer and mount it clamshell-style, face-to-face with an identical woofer.  The drawbacks: The enclosures can be complex to build, servicing the buried woofer can be difficult, and the biggest deterrent is cost.  You gotta more »

A few months ago Fishman did an iPad install on a Ford F250 Harley Davidson edition.  Lyndon was impressed with a Nissan Cube install he saw, but he never met everyone’s favorite Puerto Rican car audio customizer.  The video isn’t shot great, but check out how the iPad motorizes out of the dashboard just enough more »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »