The Best Mobile Enhancement Retailers
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
If you are a tech lover, the new Mercedes A-Class Sedan makes a strong case to be your next vehicle purchase. That’s especially true if you have some disposable income but are working within a reasonable budget. The Tesla Model 3 would be its closest competitor when it comes to in-vehicle technology, but not everyone wants to go all-electric. Range anxiety is a real thing. 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
In the ’80s, ’90s and early part of the 2000s, upgrading the car stereo system in your vehicle was a relatively simple process. You’d start by picking out a new radio that offered the features you wanted and add a set of speakers to improve the sound of the system. Pretty much anyone with a basic understanding of electrical systems could use a wire harness adapter to install Read more
In 1982, Michael Knight was able to talk to his 1982 Pontiac Firebird and ask it for navigation directions. Of course, watching “Knight Rider” meant that we understood that KITT was make-believe. Fast-forward 35 years, and talking to our vehicles is now a reality, thanks to our smartphone. The modern smartphone, be it an iPhone or a device running the Android operating Read more
Man, the sight of a station wagon on the driveway was polarizing to the neighbors. And they liked it! Because of the dearth of station wagons, they are cool again. Especially an American station wagon. With large wheels, a swept roofline and fender skirts, the Buick Regal TourX is going places stylistically the Roadmaster wagon could only dream of. The only thing the Read more
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration systems are extremely popular features found in aftermarket source units from all the key brands. The technology behind CarPlay and Android Auto continue to evolve, and in the summer of 2017, the aftermarket industry saw the introduction of wireless CarPlay connectivity. Android followed suit in 2018 with a comparable 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
