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14th Feb 20262026 Volvo EX30: Electron-Sized, Big Heart, No Instrument Cluster

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2026, Echo, Electric Vehicles, EX30, Harman-Kardon, Model Y, Park Pilot Assist, Soundbar, Speakers, SUV, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo

2026 Volvo EX30: Electron-Sized, Big Heart, No Instrument Cluster

Sometimes you’ll notice the symmetry in vehicles that get sold in both left-hand drive markets and right-hand drive markets. A good old example of this was the Toyota Echo that became the Toyota Yaris. To cut costs, there was just one simple instrument cluster in the center of the dashboard that could be angled toward the driver depending on your home market.In electric Read more

2nd Feb 2026Why Certified Professionals Deliver Higher-Quality Results

Categories: PRODUCTS, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Integration, Keyless Entry, Lighting, Mobile Video, Navigation, Radar Detectors, Remote Starter, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored Post, Truck Accessories, Vehicle SecurityTags: Automotive Aftermarket, Certification, Education, MECP, Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals, Standards

Why Certified Professionals Deliver Higher-Quality Results

In technical fields, the gap between average and exceptional results often depends on the professional's training and standards. Certified professionals stand out for their formal education, proven competence, and commitment to ongoing learning—all of which lead to better evaluations, more precise installations, and quicker, more accurate troubleshooting than their uncertified Read more

17th Jan 20262026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve. Infiniti Luxury, Nissan Name

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, NavigationTags: 2026, Amplifiers, Armada, Bentley, Digital Signal Processors, Heated Seats, Infiniti, Klipsch, Nissan, Speakers, Subwoofers

2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve. Infiniti Luxury, Nissan Name

There are some folks who are looking for opulent luxury features without being showy with a luxury nameplate. If you are more interested in blue jeans versus the designer dress, the Nissan Armada is a terrific choice for a large three-row SUV that is often overlooked. The competition is fierce in this segment, but I was left impressed with what Nissan is offering. It delivers Read more

9th Jan 2026New Vehicles Are Digital Platforms and Installation Experience Matters More Than Ever

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Integration, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle SecurityTags: Control Modules, Data Networks, Navigation, Professional Installation, Radios, Software

New Vehicles Are Digital Platforms and Installation Experience Matters More Than Ever

Today’s vehicles are no longer collections of independent mechanical and electrical parts. They are integrated computing platforms on wheels, where nearly every system communicates digitally. This shift has fundamentally changed what it takes to upgrade audio, safety, lighting and convenience features safely and effectively. As vehicles become more complex, professional Read more

5th Jan 2026Why MECP Certification Matters When You’re Choosing Aftermarket Vehicle Accessories

Categories: PRODUCTS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Integration, Keyless Entry, Lighting, Mobile Video, Navigation, Remote Starter, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored Post, Truck Accessories, Vehicle SecurityTags: MECP, MECP Certification, Mobile Electronics Certification Program, Mobile Electronics Certified Professional, Professional Installation

Why MECP Certification Matters When You’re Choosing Aftermarket Vehicle Accessories

When upgrading your vehicle with aftermarket accessories, both product quality and proper installation are essential. An MECP-certified technician ensures confident, high-performing, and reliable upgrades.Before selecting a professional to upgrade your vehicle or add an aftermarket accessory, it's important to understand that professional certification is available to Read more

2nd Jan 2026Best Truck Accessories for New Trucks: Buy After Delivery for Better Results

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Driver Safety, Lighting, Paint Protection, Resource Library, Truck AccessoriesTags: Bed Covers, Brush Guards, Dash Cameras, Dealerships, Financing, Paint Protection Film, Truck Bed, Truck Steps, Trucks

Best Truck Accessories for New Trucks: Buy After Delivery for Better Results

Truck accessories are often worth the investment on a new truck, but their value depends far more on timing and planning than on the accessories themselves. Because dealerships commonly offer add-ons during the purchase process, it is easy to spend money before you fully understand how you will use the truck. Many owners get better results by waiting until after delivery and Read more

28th Nov 2025Can You Keep Your Steering Wheel Controls with an Aftermarket Radio?

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Resource LibraryTags: Axxess, iDatalink Maestro, PAC, Radios, Steering Wheel Controls

Can You Keep Your Steering Wheel Controls with an Aftermarket Radio?

Upgrading to an aftermarket radio is one of the best ways to improve your in-car entertainment experience, but many drivers hesitate for one reason: they don’t want to lose their steering wheel controls. The good news is that with the right components and professional installation, you can keep those convenient buttons working just as they did from the factory. Why Steering Read more

1st Nov 20252025 BMW iX: The Electric X3

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2025, ADAS, Blind-spot Monitoring, BMW, Bowers & Wilkins, iX, Lane Keeping Systems

2025 BMW iX: The Electric X3

One of BMW’s first quirky electric car offerings was the i3. It was small, and some versions even included a gasoline range extender using the engine from a BMW scooter. Wow — how far we’ve come. The new BMW iX is a luxurious five‑passenger SUV with an open, airy cabin and a usable trunk space. BMW calls it an SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle). Fun fact: there isn’t even a firewall Read more

18th Oct 20252025 Cadillac Vistiq: Three Rows, All-Electric, All Luxury

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: AKG, Aviator, Blind Spot Detection Products, Bowers & Wilkins, Cadillac, Dolby, Escalade, Escalade iQ, EV, Lincoln, Navigator, Optiq, Speakers, Vistiq, XT6

2025 Cadillac Vistiq: Three Rows, All-Electric, All Luxury

I get to test my share of three-row SUVs. There has been a lot of praise written about the Escalade IQ, the all-electric Escalade that is slightly larger than its gasoline counterpart and even bigger on technology and luxury. The new Vistiq also has three rows but in a more manageable size. Think Lincoln Aviator versus Lincoln Navigator, or Cadillac XT6 versus the Read more

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