Tag: Electronics

Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System

VOXX-DEI has introduced a new feature for its Directechs.com technical support chat system that automatically translates multiple foreign languages, the company announced. “Supporting our dealers goes farther than just picking up the phone, we feel it is important to support them in their native language, especially when they are dealing with highly technical product,” said… Continue reading Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System

Magna ClearView Makes Production Debut on Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

The Magna ClearView vision system has made its production debut on the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, the company announced. The system, which bundles camera and mirror technology, has the potential to reduce blind-spot accidents and promote safety by enhancing visibility around the vehicle, the company said. The ClearView system includes an interior… Continue reading Magna ClearView Makes Production Debut on Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

Maxxsonics Promotes Driscoll to Southeastern Regional Manager

Maxxsonics has promoted John Driscoll from regional sales manager to Southeastern regional manager of mobile and powersports at Maxxsonics, the company announced. Driscoll’s main focus will be on planning territory development, traveling the territory to build new business opportunities and developing new distribution partners to better service the southeastern region, the company said, and brings… Continue reading Maxxsonics Promotes Driscoll to Southeastern Regional Manager

SYLVANIA Launches ‘Eye Exam’ for Cars

SYLVANIA has unveiled its new campaign “EYECARE by SYLVANIA,” which incorporates elements of a standard eye exam, the company announced. The “EYECARE by SYLVANIA” campaign, a unique pop-up experience mimicking an eye exam was created to showcase how headlights, just like your eyes, benefit from routine care. Taking place at the Speed Vegas dirt track… Continue reading SYLVANIA Launches ‘Eye Exam’ for Cars

Viper to Present Remote Start Install Skills Challenge at MasterTech Expo

Viper Remote Start & Security, a VOXX-DEI company, has partnered with Mobile Solutions to bring the 2023 MasterTech Security Challenge skills competition to the MasterTech Expo, the company announced. Scheduled for March 5-8 in Mesa, Arizona, the MasterTech Expo offers professional education, peer-to-peer networking and a showcase of exhibitors for automotive fabricators, trimmers, designers, 12-volt… Continue reading Viper to Present Remote Start Install Skills Challenge at MasterTech Expo

VOXX Names New Manufacturer’s Rep for Mid-Atlantic Region

VOXX Electronics Corporation has named The Progressive Group as its new Manufacturer’s Representative firm in the Mid-Atlantic territory, the company announced. The Progressive Group has over twenty-five years of experience serving as a professional liaison between manufacturers and dealers of 12-volt electronics, the company said. “The Progressive Group is and has been a highly respected… Continue reading VOXX Names New Manufacturer’s Rep for Mid-Atlantic Region

Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has secured ASPIRE, Cisco, and Luminar as sponsors of the Autonomous Challenge at CES at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, event officials announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7 during CES 2023, the Autonomous Challenge at CES returns to Las Vegas featuring nine teams seeking to break autonomous racing records. ASPIRE is… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event

Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Battery Tender and Hyperion products by Deltran to its product inventory for RV, automotive, motorcycle and marine markets, the distributor announced. Deltran offers a line of batteries, battery chargers, jump starters, inverters, solar products and other accessories. “Deltran is thrilled to partner with Meyer Distributing, an established distribution leader in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

Sony Car Audio Names Build Contest Finalists

Sony Car Audio has named the finalists for its recent Sony Mobile ES build contest, according to Mobile Electronics. Contestants were tasked with building a Sony Mobile ES demo vehicle that highlights, Sony Mobile ES and demonstrates how the shop will use the vehicle as a sales tool, Mobile Electronics said. The finalists are: Absolute… Continue reading Sony Car Audio Names Build Contest Finalists

Magna Acquires Veoneer Active Safety Business

Magna International has entered into an agreement with Veoneer to acquire Veoneer’s Active Safety business from SSW Partners, a New York based investment partnership, for $1.525 billion in cash, subject to working capital and other customary purchase price adjustments, the companies announced. Combining Veoneer’s Active Safety competence and product portfolio with Magna’s Advanced Driver Assistance… Continue reading Magna Acquires Veoneer Active Safety Business

Firstech Forms Direct Partnership with Tint World

Firstech, the maker of Compustar, DroneMobile and Momento, has announced a new direct partnership with retailer Tint World, the companies announced. As part of the new partnership, Tint World franchise partners will gain direct access to Firstech’s catalog of vehicle remote start, security and telematics solutions. Brands offered will include Compustar, iDatastart, DroneMobile, tesa tape… Continue reading Firstech Forms Direct Partnership with Tint World

Rockford Fosgate Founder Passes Away

Jim Fosgate, founder of Rockford Fosgate, has passed away, the audio systems manufacturer announced. The company provided the following statement: Jim Fosgate, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, inventor, founder, and friend to many, passed away Wed., Dec. 7, just two days after his 85th birthday. Bill Jackson, Rockford president and CEO stated “Jim was always… Continue reading Rockford Fosgate Founder Passes Away

BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups

Greentown Labs, BASF and Magna have announced five startup participants for Greentown Go Move 2022, a program designed to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships to decarbonize automotive manufacturing and reduce vehicles’ life-cycle impact, the companies announced. The program specifically sought startups with novel solutions to some of the auto industry’s toughest problems: materials innovation for automotive efficiency and… Continue reading BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups