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27th Oct 2023Product Spotlight: RDV Radios for Bentley, Infiniti and Maserati

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2007, 2014, 2017, 2019, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bentley, Continental, Continental GT, Flying Spur, Forward-Facing Cameras, GOS, GranTurismo, GT, Hulu, iHeartRadio, Infiniti, Maserati, Netflix, Pandora, Q50, Q50S, Q60, Q60S, Radios, RDV Automotive Technology, Satellite Radio, Spotify, YouTube

Product Spotlight: RDV Radios for Bentley, Infiniti and Maserati

A few car companies fell woefully behind when it comes to infotainment systems. Brand-new vehicles sold in 2017, 2018 and 2019 that didn’t have proper smartphone integration or connectivity were outdated. By now, you’ve heard of RDV Automotive Technology and their CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces for modern multimedia systems. The RDV folks have a few tricks up their sleeves Read more

14th Oct 20232023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited. Modern Retro.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 1966, 2023, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bronco Sport, Bronco Sport Heritage, Escape, Ford, Speakers, Subwoofers

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited. Modern Retro.

Other media outlets have liked the Bronco Sport but compared it to a Ford Escape in more rugged packaging. But the new Bronco Sport Heritage hits differently. Ford has absolutely nailed the execution of off-road capability, on-road comfort and retro styling cool. So much so that a vehicle that was not even on my wife’s vehicle shopping list has now jumped to the top of it. The Read more

29th Sep 2023What Is GPS Locating and How Does it Work?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Navigation, Resource Library, Smartphone IntegrationTags: ALPS Alpine, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Apple Maps, BeiDou, Decca, DroneMobile, Firstech, Galileo, Garmin, Global Positioning System, Globalstar, GLONASS, GNSS, Google Maps, GPS, LORAN, NavIC, Navstar GPS, Omega, QZSS, TomTom, V2X, Waze

What Is GPS Locating and How Does it Work?

Undoubtedly, you’ve heard the term GPS. It’s not uncommon for consumers to refer to navigation software like Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps or a portable navigation device from Garmin or TomTom as a GPS. Unfortunately, giving these solutions the GPS title is incorrect. Let’s look at GPS, how it works, and how similar technologies are evolving. What Is GPS? The Global Read more

2nd Sep 20232023 Ford Raptor R. Trail Beast and Street Beast

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2023, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, B&O, Ford, Raptor R, Speakers, Subwoofers

2023 Ford Raptor R. Trail Beast and Street Beast

The 2023 Ford Raptor R is a certified beast. The specifications are incredible. The 5.2-liter supercharged V8 is pilfered from the Mustang GT500, cranking out 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft. of torque.And it sounds incredible. That was the first thing I was nervous about, living in a community within close proximity to my neighbors. I know how rowdy the Mustang can be, and I Read more

7th Aug 2023Checking in on the Sony Mobile ES XAV-9500ES

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2015, Amplifiers, Apple CarPlay, Genesis, Hyundai, iDatalink Maestro, Mobile ES, Model 3, Model Y, Radios, Rockford Fosgate, Santa Fe, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tesla, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Checking in on the Sony Mobile ES XAV-9500ES

It’s been more than a year since we first got our hands on the amazing Sony Mobile ES XAV-9500ES multimedia receiver for a detailed Test Drive Review. Our takeaway from that testing experience was that Sony had pulled out all the stops when developing this radio: It sounds stunning, measures superbly on the test bench, and, as we would confirm after an extended period of Read more

31st Jul 2023Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XAV-9000ES Car AV Receiver

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, Digital Signal Processors, DSD, ESS, FLAC, iDatalink Maestro, LDAC, Mobile ES, Radios, SiriusXM, Sony, WAV

Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XAV-9000ES Car AV Receiver

If you’ve visited the BestCarAudio.com website, you’ll know we’re big fans of Sony’s Mobile ES product line. Not only have the products we’ve reviewed performed exceptionally well in the lab, but our team members who also work on the retail side of the mobile enhancement industry love their value and reliability. It’s been a few months since anything new has joined the line. In Read more

12th May 2023Another Reason to Test a New Car Radio Before Purchasing

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource Library, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Alpine, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, Grand Cherokee SRT-8, Jeep, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Radios, Sony, USB

Another Reason to Test a New Car Radio Before Purchasing

Though it only seems like last year, our 2019 article about the importance of test-driving a new car radio before buying is suddenly more important than ever. So let’s review some key factors and discuss a few new things you ought to test before purchasing a new radio for your car or truck. Test the Interface One of the most important reasons to try out a new car radio, Read more

4th Apr 2023Let’s Talk About Car Audio In-Dash GPS Navigation

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, NavigationTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Apple Maps, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Global Positioning System, GMC, Google Maps, GPS, Infiniti, Jeep, MapArt, MapQuest, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Radios, Rand McNally, RDVFL Automotive Technology, Tesla, TomTom, Waze

Let’s Talk About Car Audio In-Dash GPS Navigation

In the early 2000s, most premium aftermarket in-dash multimedia radios had built-in navigation solutions based on Global Positioning System data. This was also true for many factory-installed radios in higher-end vehicles. These systems helped travelers get where they wanted to go more efficiently and safely than using printed-out maps from MapQuest or classic foldable Read more

3rd Apr 2023Stop with the Cheap Car Radios

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: AAC, Ali Express, Alpine, Amazon, Android, Apple, Apple CarPlay, AVI, iPad, iPhone, iPod, JVC, Kenwood, Matroska, MP3, MP4, MPEG-2, Pioneer, QuickTime, Radios, Red Book, SiriusXM, Sony, WMA

Stop with the Cheap Car Radios

When you see the same conversations about a product dozens of times, it becomes very easy to recognize a pattern. Unfortunately, one topic in the car audio industry that has cemented itself in stone is the quality and reliability of Android and other cheap car radios. Having worked for one of the Japanese head unit manufacturers, I can tell you that developing a radio platform Read more

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