Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
In the ’70s, owning a van was cool. In the ’80s, Chrysler moved those buyers into its new car-based platform, the minivan, with the Caravan. This compact cargo- and people-friendly vehicle kicked off a trend that’s only recently lost momentum. When it’s time to move a large group of people, or you need the most cargo room possible, companies like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, GMC and Read more
Match, the OEM audio system upgrade brand from Audiotec Fischer in Germany, has several speaker upgrade options that are designed to make it easy for your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer to upgrade the sound system in your Mercedes-Benz. These speakers and subwoofers fit right into the factory mounting locations and include OEM-compatible connectors so your vehicle Read more
One very nice perk of reviewing vehicles is getting to drive a multitude of cars. Usually my wife is indifferent to what’s in the driveway – her vice is shoes. But every once in a while a vehicle comes along that gets her to go “Dammmmn!” Her exact words were, “What is this – a spaceship or the Batmobile?”The 2021 Mercedes AMG GLE 53 Coupe is a little of both. Although it Read more
MSC is a mobile enhancement products distributor focused on doing things differently than its peers. Its motto – Different, Better, Together – exemplifies its dedication to providing retailers with premium products, world-class training and the best support available. The staff, a combination of talented and experienced car audio enthusiasts, has a unified goal of Read more
If you’ve been following the changes in the mobile enhancement industry over the past few years, then you’re familiar with the steady progression of new floating-face radios. These radios feature an oversized touchscreen that mounts in front of a standard radio chassis to provide big-screen entertainment without the need for extensive and often expensive modifications to your Read more
The Kia Forte name has been around for 10 years, and in most of its incarnations it represented basic transportation at a reasonable price. The economic advantages of the Forte are still there, but the all-new, third-generation Forte adds something else to the equation: luxury. Kia is not associated with luxury, except for the very rare K900 sedan. But now the Forte is Read more
Extreme Audio is a two-store mobile enhancement retailer located in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Mike Bartells opened Extreme Audio in 1999 after recognizing a limited future with his previous employer. With a goal of remaining in the industry for the long haul, Mike took a calculated chance on starting his own business. Within two years, Extreme Audio moved into the 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
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
