Tag: Electronics

New 12-Volt Association Launching in November

The Mobile Electronics Syndicate, an online industry forum, is launching a 12-volt industry trade organization offering mentoring, training and business services for car audio retailers and will consist of dealers and suppliers within the industry. According to the group’s website, the MES will officially launch in November. It will also offer point-of-sale retail software, a… Continue reading New 12-Volt Association Launching in November

Nakamichi Car Audio Appoints New Midwest Rep Firm

Nakamichi Car Audio has hired rep firm ROCK-N-REV Sales & Marketing in the Midwest territory, the company announced. “RNR owner Jeff Budin has been a staple part of the 12-Volt community for over 25 years and his new rep firm has been setting record sales numbers,” Nakamichi said in a statement announcing the decision. “We… Continue reading Nakamichi Car Audio Appoints New Midwest Rep Firm

AAMP Global Names New President and CEO

AAMP Global, a manufacturer of aftermarket mobile electronics, has named Scott Forst as its president and CEO. In addition, the previous President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Fraser, was appointed executive chairman of AAMP’s Board. “I am delighted to announce Scott’s promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Fraser. “I have worked closely with… Continue reading AAMP Global Names New President and CEO

Hyundai Introduces All-Electric Racer

Hyundai Motor Company introduced its new electrified RM20e Racing Midship Sports Car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020. The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s “Racing Midship” rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration. The RM platform facilitates an engineering “rolling lab” for testing high-performance technologies, Hyundai said. In 2012, Hyundai embarked on project RM… Continue reading Hyundai Introduces All-Electric Racer

Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles

Worksport has entered into an agreement with Atlis Motor Vehicles aimed at configuring the TerraVis solar charging system as an OE accessory for the Atlis XT electric pickup truck. Atlis and Worksport will begin working together immediately to integrate their engineering and design departments, the companies said. They will configure the TerraVis Solar Truck Bed… Continue reading Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles

Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure

Six regional energy companies have committed to a Memorandum of Cooperation, committing to work together to build a network of Midwest EV charging stations by the end of 2022. Six energy companies have pledged to support this project, including Ameren Illinois, Ameren Missouri, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Evergy and Oklahoma Gas and Electric. “Ameren is… Continue reading Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure

KICKER Recognizes Top 50 Retailers and Installers

KICKER recently recognized its 24 authorized installers, retailers and sales professionals to have earned a place in this year’s “Top 50,” as determined by the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA). “KICKER is blessed to work alongside an outstanding group of retailers and their workforce,” said Tom Heath, KICKER Vice President of Domestic Sales and Marketing. “It’s… Continue reading KICKER Recognizes Top 50 Retailers and Installers

Keystone Automotive Operations Adds Scosche Industries to Lineup

Keystone Automotive Operations has added Scosche Industries to its Mobile Electronics category, the parts distrubtor announced. Scosche Industries is a multi-generation, family-owned and operated company that specializes in mobile electronics and automotive accessories. Based in Southern California, the company serves over 50 countries with more than 4,000 unique products. The Scosche product line consists of… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Adds Scosche Industries to Lineup

12-Volt Training School Announced

A new 12-volt training school is expected to launch later this year, CE Outlook reports. The school, called “The Industry School,” will offer a wide range of 12-volt training classes online. Founded by former Mobile Electronics magazine editor Solomon Daniels and former VP Strategic Partnerships at the Mobile Electronics Association, Kerry Moyer, the school will… Continue reading 12-Volt Training School Announced

Rydeen to Distribute CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products

Rydeen Mobile, a manufacturer of driver safety and mobile electronics, will be distributing CUB ADAS products through its independent retailers & distribution partners exclusively in USA and Canada for 12-Volt channels, the company announced. “We are excited to work with Rydeen Mobile because of their outstanding reputation in the automotive industry and their passion to… Continue reading Rydeen to Distribute CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products

AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge

AutonomouStuff and NovAtel, both companies in Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning brand portfolio, will be serving as sponsors for the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the $1.5M university prize competition to program modified Dallara IL-15 race cars for an autonomous head-to-head race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the company announced. The university teams will race their autonomous vehicles… Continue reading AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge

Firstech Partnering with Custom Sounds & Tint

Firstech has announced that Compustar and DroneMobile products will now be sold and installed at all Custom Sounds & Tint retail locations in Texas, Missouri, Illinois and Oklahoma. Custom Sounds & Tint has over 20 retail locations in cities such as Austin, San Antonio, St. Louis and Oklahoma City. Each location’s staff will receive direct… Continue reading Firstech Partnering with Custom Sounds & Tint

Study Reveals ‘Tipping Points’ for Mainstream Electric Vehicle Adoption

A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across the US to reveal the factors driving electric vehicle (EV) buying decisions. The study, called Accelerating the Evolution, reveals that, on average for US consumers, a price point of $36,000, a charge time of… Continue reading Study Reveals ‘Tipping Points’ for Mainstream Electric Vehicle Adoption

EISA Names Best In-Car Electronics of 2020

EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association, has revealed the winners of its 2020-2021 Awards. Technical experts from 60 specialist magazines and websites in 29 countries across the world have recognized and awarded no fewer than 78 products as the best in their categories, including in-car electronics. For nearly 40 years EISA has been selecting… Continue reading EISA Names Best In-Car Electronics of 2020