Tag: Electronics

Scosche Collaborating with ProClip USA

Scosche Industries has announced that it will be partnering with ProClip USA to develop a line of vehicle-specific, magnetic and wireless charging smartphone mounts. Scosche’s MagicMount will be offered in three varieties and will be paired with direct fit ProClip vehicle mounts. “We’re excited about our collaboration with ProClip and the direct fit mount line,”… Continue reading Scosche Collaborating with ProClip USA

KENWOOD Adds to Sales Team

Kenwood USA has added to its sales team with the hiring of Rob Voorhies as sales manager – special markets and Tim Hill as Midwest region sales manager, the automotive electronics manufacturer has announced. Voorhies brings 30 years of consumer electronics industry experience, serving in various roles including regional manager, national sales manager, GM of… Continue reading KENWOOD Adds to Sales Team

Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card

Keystone Automotive Operations has added Delphi Powertrain Systems to its performance category, the distributor has announced. Formed in 2017 as a spin-off of Delphi Automotive, the stand-alone company develops various powertrain components and aftermarket solutions. The company serves both OEs and the aftermarket with a product line that spans the range of propulsion and vehicle… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Adds Delphi Powertrain Systems to Line Card

Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market to See Substantial Growth

Allied Market Research recently published a report on the electric vehicle range extender market and found that the market segment is estimated to generate $1.67 billion by 2026 and grow at a rate of 9% between 2019 to 2026. The report cited a surge in demand for extension of driving range in electric vehicles and… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market to See Substantial Growth

Ford Reveals Plans for All-Electric Transit

The world’s top-selling cargo van—the Ford Transit—is going electric, the American manufacturer has announced. Beginning in the 2022 model year, Ford will offer an all-electric version of the Transit, joining the previously announced Mustang Mach-E and all-electric F-150. “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification,” said Jim Farley, chief operating… Continue reading Ford Reveals Plans for All-Electric Transit

Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Z Automotive and its Tazer brand to its list of partners, the distributor announced. The company specializes in Jeep Wrangler JK/JL, Dodge programmers, power chips and cameras. “They are a growing company in the Jeep world, communities, and forums,” said Jamin Hochgesang, 4×4, suspension, Jeep, and off-road manager at Meyer Distributing.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

12 Volt Trends for 2020

With the 2020 editions of CES and KnowledgeFest in the books, trends in the 12 volt electronics market are starting to emerge. CE Outlook spoke with some manufacturers and electronics dealers to get a closer look at what trends have been popping up so far this year, including larger screen sizes, direct fit speakers, Hi-Res… Continue reading 12 Volt Trends for 2020

MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage

An agreement has been reached between MAHLE and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), giving users trouble-free access to FCA’s servers and the ability to retrieve all necessary information for diagnostics and service, following FCA’s implementation of OBD interface security gateways. The deal means users of MAHLE’s diagnostic tools, such as TechPRO or Connex, will still have… Continue reading MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage