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31st Aug 2022Upgrading Your Car Radio Just Got More Complicated

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Resource Library, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Apple CarPlay, Boston Acoustics, Cadillac, Charger, Civic, Dash Kits, Dodge, F-150, Fiesta, Ford, Grand Cherokee, Honda, Honda Accord, Jeep, Mustang, PAC Audio, Radios, SRX, Wiring Harnesses

Upgrading Your Car Radio Just Got More Complicated

Decades ago, it took about $40 in parts, on top of the cost of a new car radio, to give yourself improved sound quality and more features. A simple wire harness adapter would let a single-DIN radio connect right to the factory radio harness behind your dash. Add an antenna adapter and you were likely on your way. Fast-forward to the 2020s and modern infotainment systems Read more

20th Aug 20222022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Sasquatch. Wranglin’ the Competition

Categories: Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Vehicle InsightsTags: 1966, 2022, 360-Degree Cameras, B&O, Bronco, Ford, Speakers, SYNC, Wildtrak Sasquatch

2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Sasquatch. Wranglin’ the Competition

Off-road capability isn’t usually something that comes to mind when you focus on vehicle technologies and conveniences. But the white-hot Ford Bronco is one of the most coveted vehicles in America. If you order one, the typical wait is six months to a year. In addition to the supply-chain problems, a production problem with the hard top and its supplier backed up the queue even Read more

2nd Apr 20222022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. The Bronco of Outbacks!

Categories: Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2022, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bronco, Ford, Harman-Kardon, Jeep, McIntosh, Outback Wilderness, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subaru, Subwoofers, Wrangler, Yokohama

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. The Bronco of Outbacks!

Maybe it isn’t fair to compare a Subaru Outback to the new Ford Bronco. No doubt about it, the new Bronco is red-hot right now, and for hardcore off-roading, it’s the perfect vehicle. Unfortunately, most Broncos will be relegated to hopping curbs at the mall parking lot. But let’s say you’re an off-roader who wants a vehicle to drive every day with reasonable fuel economy and Read more

14th Mar 2022Don’t Fix That Broken Factory Radio or Amplifier – Replace It!

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Keyless Entry, LightingTags: 2013, Alpine, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, JVC, Kenwood, Mercedes, Radios, Ram, Sony, WeatherTech

Don’t Fix That Broken Factory Radio or Amplifier – Replace It!

A few weeks ago, I was at Motron Automotive Electronics in London, Ontario, to return some vintage remote car starters I’d borrowed for an article. I was talking with Lee Campbell about the work the shop does. Aside from remote car starter installations and audio system upgrades, Motron specializes in finding solutions for vehicles where the factory-installed infotainment Read more

26th Feb 20222022 VW Taos. A CUV Competitor with a Dash of Sporty.

Categories: Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2022, Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Golf, Jetta, Mazda, Speakers, Subwoofers, Taos, Volkswagen, VW

2022 VW Taos. A CUV Competitor with a Dash of Sporty.

No doubt about it, the small CUV, or compact utility vehicle, has replaced the compact car on American roads as the entry-level vehicle of choice. VW has the Tiguan model, but they wanted to engineer something that came in smaller at a slightly better price point. The 2022 VW Taos does not disappoint. You’d be hard-pressed to see the exterior differences, but you can get a cute Read more

7th Feb 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

Categories: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Backup Cameras, iDatalink Maestro, Parametric EQ, QuantAsylum, Radios, Sony, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

If you've been into high-end car audio for as long as I have, then you have fond memories of source car audio source units like the famed CDX-C90 from the late ’90s. While the RSX-GS9 media receiver is an amazing option, consumers have been craving a multimedia solution with CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Thankfully, the Sony product development team heard Read more

19th Jan 2022Don’t Forget Aftermarket Options When Buying a New Car or Truck

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Driver Safety, Paint Protection, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Truck Accessories, Window TintTags: Backup Cameras, Blind-spot Monitoring, Cameras, Floor Mats, Floorliners, Forward-Facing Cameras, Heated Seats, Paint Protection Film, Parking Sensors

Don’t Forget Aftermarket Options When Buying a New Car or Truck

Are you thinking of buying a new car or truck? Are you interested in a model with heated seats, a remote starter, blind-spot monitoring systems, backup sensors or a backup camera? In many cases, these upgrades are part of a premium option or technology package. Take a look at a popular vehicle like the Ford F-150. Sure, the XLT comes with alloy wheels and different trim Read more

24th Dec 2021Mobile Enhancement Industry Profile: Sudbury Car Audio

Categories: Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Lighting, Motorcycle Audio, Retailer ProfilesTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Focal, JL Audio, Morel, North Bay, Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie, Speakers, Subwoofers, Sudbury, Sudbury Car Audio, Timmins, Toronto, Val Caron

Mobile Enhancement Industry Profile: Sudbury Car Audio

Conrad Leduc is the owner and head installer at Sudbury Car Audio in Val Caron, Ontario. Conrad opened the 1,200-square-foot shop in 2017 after many years working at other retailers in the area. With its suite of premium products and a commitment to customer satisfaction, the store has garnered a well-deserved reputation in Northern Ontario for delivering premium audio system Read more

18th Dec 20212022 Nissan Versa SR. Versa-tility.

Categories: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Lighting, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2022, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, LED Lighting, Nissan, Radios, Speakers, Versa. Altima

2022 Nissan Versa SR. Versa-tility.

It’s a tricky time to be shopping the in the used car market. Prices are so high, it’s as if depreciation doesn’t exist. The trend will eventually correct itself, but now we have some reasonably savvy used car shoppers saying to themselves, “What if I just buy an inexpensive new car? That way I have a strong warranty and no worries for years.” For those who’ve ever been Read more

24th Jul 20212021 Chevy Suburban High Country. Livin’ Large!

Categories: Backup Safety, Driver Safety, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2021, Blind Zone Alerts, Cadillac, Chevrolet, CT6, Gentex, Silverado, Suburban

2021 Chevy Suburban High Country. Livin’ Large!

Sometimes you just need interior space. If you have a family with more than three children and a dog, usually the practical answer is a minivan. But most minivans don’t offer four-wheel-drive and ground clearance. The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is the answer if you aren’t in suburbia but more on the rural side and have a large family. I’m not usually a fan of the mastodon class of Read more

24th Apr 20212021 Hyundai Elantra Limited: Maximum Tech for Minimal Money

Categories: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Driver Safety, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2021, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Elantra, Hyundai, LED Lighting, Mercedes, Model 3, NFC, Tesla

2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited: Maximum Tech for Minimal Money

A lot of us would like a brand-new Tesla, and we know that making a comparison from a Tesla to a Hyundai Elantra is a big leap … or is it? Besides the powertrain differences, the infotainment tech in the Elantra can more than compete. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited has a new exterior design that is part of the company’s “Parametric Dynamics” program. Distinct Read more

24th Feb 2021Amazing Audio and Accessory Upgrades for Your Chevrolet Corvette

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Lighting, Paint Protection, Radar Detectors, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Window TintTags: 3M, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, Chevrolet, Corvette, Custom Autosound anufacturing, Dashcams, JL Audio, Laser Defense, LED Lighting, Nav-TV, Paint Protection Film, Radar Detectors, Retrosound, SiriusXM, Sound Damping, Subwoofers

Amazing Audio and Accessory Upgrades for Your Chevrolet Corvette

Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been an icon in the North American automotive industry. These two-seaters represent value and performance with styling that always lets them stand out from the crowd. Try as General Motors might, there’s still room for improvement, even on a flagship vehicle like this. Let’s look at some of the upgrades available to improve the performance Read more

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