Author: Brett Solomon

Brett Solomon is an editor and professional freelancer who writes about new models and the vehicle elecronic aftermarket.

Exterior Sound Systems

“Orange Crush” is a project cart that showcases all that exterior pro audio projects can become. (Photo courtesy Ecoxgear)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Customers love their toys. They love side-by-sides in the desert. They love Jeeps on mountain trails. They love motorcycles on open highways and hanging out with friends in the parking lot. And what makes these experiences even better? A killer audio system,… Continue reading Exterior Sound Systems

CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas highlights the space where automobiles and technology converge. (Photo courtesy Consumer Technology Association)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt that as cars go electric and become laden with more tech, it may be more accurate to consider them electronic devices with tires. That’s why the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is such a hotbed for automakers. While… Continue reading CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within

Shops can look to emulate top luxury models with aftermarket products and kits. (Photo courtesy Mercedes-Benz)

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Automotive interiors are getting brighter. Ambient lighting has become a selling point. Perhaps the one manufacturer most famous for leading the pack in interior lighting is Mercedes-Benz. Its ambient lighting packages are among the brightest and most prolific, and other automakers have… Continue reading Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within