Tag: Electronics

HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Automotive lighting and electronics manufacturer HELLA was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. HELLA received the award in two categories: Chassis Electronics and Lighting & Bulbs. It is also Hella’s fourth consecutive year receiving the award, the company said.… Continue reading HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Mercedes-Benz Aiming for 2022 Release of ‘Drive Pilot’ Autonomous System

Mercedes-Benz L3 DRIVE PILOT Demonstration

Mercedes-Benz is targeting a late 2022 release of its Drive Pilot autonomous driving system in the U.S., according to a recent report from Road & Track. The Drive Pilot system will be available on certain highways when traveling below 40 mph and be offered on certain S-Class and EQS models. When engaged, the system will… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Aiming for 2022 Release of ‘Drive Pilot’ Autonomous System

Audi to Offer VR for Passengers

Audi will bring virtual-reality entertainment for passengers from tech startup Holoride into series production, the German automaker announced. Beginning this summer, back seat passengers can put on virtual reality glasses (VR glasses) and immerse themselves in various media formats including games, films and interactive content, Audi said. The virtual content will adapt to the driving… Continue reading Audi to Offer VR for Passengers

KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

KICKER will once again take to the road this summer and appear at the Slamology car-audio event scheduled for June 11-12 at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, the company announced. A regular at events prior to the pandemic, KICKER has supported Slamology since its inception 19 years ago, the company said. KICKER will attend the… Continue reading KICKER Plans Return to 2022 Slamology

KENWOOD USA Releases Training Schedule for Mastertech Expo

KENWOOD USA has released its training session schedule for the upcoming Mastertech Expo, the company announced. KENWOOD will be joined by installers Dean Beyett and Fernando Lopez of Five Star Car Stereo to present on “The Modern Deck and Four” during a training class at the Mastertech Expo in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7 at… Continue reading KENWOOD USA Releases Training Schedule for Mastertech Expo

Patrick Industries Acquires Rockford Fosgate

Patrick Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rockford Corporation and its Rockford Fosgate brand, the companies announced. Rockford is the parent company of the Rockford Fosgate audio system brand, which primarily serves the powersports, marine and automotive markets and aftermarkets. Rockford’s full-year 2021 revenues were approximately $155 million, and the acquisition is expected to be immediately… Continue reading Patrick Industries Acquires Rockford Fosgate