Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Santa Fe is a small American city, but Hyundai has borrowed the name for its big SUV (sister company Kia has gone a similar route with its large Telluride SUV). For 2019, Hyundai has dropped the Santa Fe Sport (but added the very cool small Kona) and has added the Santa Fe XL. How about people who typically carry items in the cargo hold but not necessarily passengers? Then the Read more
The history of Firstech LLC and Compustar began in 1995 when Jason Lee opened a car stereo and detailing shop in Anchorage, Alaska. Jason quickly saw the need for a line of remote car starters that offered a better design and improved features that would be easier for installers to integrate into client vehicles. In 2003, Firstech relocated to Seattle, Washington, and has Read more
SUVs are all the rage, even with the younger set. But you can’t sell an uncool three-row SUV to a recent college graduate for a few reasons. First and foremost, It’s the same vehicle their parents drive. Secondly, the price of a typical three-row SUV has exploded. A Ford Explorer Limited starts at $43,000. But Generation Z doesn’t need all that space. Plus, they want some Read more
As the Head Writer at 1sixty8 media and the Editor-in-Chief here at BestCarAudio.com, I manage to write between 20,000 and 25,000 words a week on various aspects of the mobile electronics industry and aftermarket accessories. You’d think that given that level of immersion in the industry, it would be hard for me to think about anything other than aftermarket accessories and Read more
Years ago, upgrading your car stereo meant buying a new radio that would play MP3 files or that included Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. As automobile manufacturers have increased their interest in providing advanced infotainment features, the aftermarket head unit industry has evolved away from conventional single- and double-DIN radios with segmented Read more
Back over accidents are responsible for more than 200 deaths and 12,000 injuries each year. The US Congress passed a law in 2008 that would enact measures to use technology to prevent accidents like these. After years of delays, the US Department of Transportation finally announced that new cars must come with a backup camera.But what if you own or have recently purchased Read more
Sony has been steadily increasing its share of the head unit market with the introduction of feature-packed solutions that continue to give consumers the connectivity and source options they want. The latest addition to Sony’s source unit offerings is the XAV-AX5000, a 6.95-inch multimedia receiver with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth. The XAV-AX5000 is the first Read more
If you are like most people, you may think that your local car stereo shop specializes in custom audio systems, speaker replacements and, if they have marketed themselves well, remote car starter installations. The reality is, many mobile enhancement retailers offer a variety of automotive enhancement services that extend well beyond audio system sales and service. Let’s have a Read more
Did you know that about 25% of accidents take place while a vehicle is in reverse? To reduce the chances of injury or accidents, Firstech — maker of Momento in-car camera solutions — has recently introduced a complete backup safety solution. The heart of this solution is the Momento R1 rearview mirror. Let’s look at how the Momento backup camera and safety system can help Read more
