The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to boost the country’s computer chip production, NBC News reported. The package earmarks more than $50 billion in subsidies for domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research and aims to help reduce supply chain issues and dependency on Taiwan, which currently manufactures 90% of the world’s computer chips. The bill also… Continue reading Senate Passes Package to Boost U.S. Computer Chip Production
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Spotify Ends Production of ‘Car Thing’
Spotify has halted production of its Car Thing automotive dashboard accessory citing product demand and supply chain issues, The Verge reported. The short-lived Bluetooth device allowed users to stream and control Spotify without having to directly look at a phone while in a vehicle. Although Spotify will no longer produce the device, it will still… Continue reading Spotify Ends Production of ‘Car Thing’
KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries
Stillwater Designs, the maker of KICKER mobile-audio products, celebrated the anniversaries of 48 employees on July 21, culminating with recognition of four employees who have worked for the company 30 years or more, the company announced. Warranty Manager Clint Cooke was honored for 30 years of service, Electronics Engineer Bill Doering and General Manager Jay… Continue reading KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries
Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand
Dakota Digital has agreed to purchase the W.I.D.E Contact brand of door contacts, the company announced. Dakota Digital has been a distributor of W.I.D.E. Contact products, using the trade name of Magnum Shooters, since it was developed in 1995 by Dave Kopser, the company said. The acronym of W.I.D.E. Contact refers to “Wires in Doors… Continue reading Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand
Eleven Engineering Donates May Profits to Ukraine Family
Eleven Engineering has donated its May 2022 profits from its Skaastore.com to help support a Ukraine family in need of assistance during the current war with Russia, the company announced. Eleven Engineering added that SKAA’s donation is the equivalent of one year’s rent, in hopes that the money helps ease any burden on them while… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Donates May Profits to Ukraine Family
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Tazer to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Tazer to its line card, an electronics manufacturer specializing in programming devices, the company announced. “The addition of Tazer expands our selection of products in the programming device category. The company offers a wide range of programming options for Jeep and Mopar applications. Tazer products do not… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Tazer to Line Card
KICKER to Sponsor Car Show and Audio Competition
KICKER has signed on to provided title sponsorship for a custom-car show and audio competition in Oklahoma City’s downtown entertainment district, Bricktown, the company announced. The KC Showdown presents KICKER in Bricktown is open to all makes and models and will be held near the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Sat., July 16. KICKER will appear… Continue reading KICKER to Sponsor Car Show and Audio Competition
Why Automakers Are Dropping AM Radio
Some automakers are no longer offering AM radio receivers, specifically on all-electric and hybrid models. According to The Drive, many companies are citing audio interference as the reasoning behind the change, but Detroit’s Big Three are still including the aging media in most modern models, even EVs. Click here to read the full story from… Continue reading Why Automakers Are Dropping AM Radio
Race Sport Lighting Names New VP
Race Sport Lighting has appointed industry veteran JR Stocks as its vice president, the company announced. As VP of Race Sport Lighting, Stocks will also oversee the growth of several strategic buying groups and attempt to expand the company’s products and services outside its current North American footprint, the company said. “Steve has built a… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Names New VP
Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program
Firstech, maker of Compustar and DroneMobile brand products, has launched a new national installer training program called “myFirstech Academy,” the company announced. Training events, which are scheduled for Q3 2022 for authorized dealers, will include two days of instruction at three different skill levels. Level 1 – Learn how to install remote start systems and… Continue reading Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program
Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
Race Sport Lighting has partnered with Premier Performance to expand product distribution, the company announced. Premier Performance customers can begin ordering Race Sport Lighting products immediately, including Race Sport’s Solar Cab Roof Mount Light System, GEN4 LED Premium Upgrade Kits, P-Series Projector Perfect CANBUS Headlight Solutions and more. “Premier Performance has been a great distributing… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force
KICKER has promoted Jacob Luckey to its group of global product-training specialists, known to the brand’s dealer base as the Tech Force, the company announced. Luckey will begin his Tech Force training on July 15, the company said. Prior to his promotion, Luckey was a member of the KICKER Consumer Technical Support team for the… Continue reading KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force
KICKER Featured Vehicles Recognized at Slamology
A trio of KICKER audio-equipped rides were recognized in the Street Trucks magazine Slamology Top-10 Trucks list, the company announced. All three of the trucks were featured vehicles parked in front of KICKER’s XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) during the weekend. John Farr’s 1980 Dodge D-50 pickup, known as the Ramster, sports a 3000-watt system that… Continue reading KICKER Featured Vehicles Recognized at Slamology
SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles
An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover best practices for modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle, the organization announced. Scheduled for Wed., June 15, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), host Nick Dominato, senior vice president of product at asTech, will cover the following topics: Challenges and best practices when modifying ADAS-equipped vehicles. Types of modifications that require recalibration.… Continue reading SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles
Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website
Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio for 12 volt automotive applications, has unveiled a redesigned and updated website, www.elevenengineering.com, the company announced. “We are excited to update and make our website more attractive in both aesthetics and usage,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “We are… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website