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5th Feb 2025The Benefits and Drawbacks of Upgrading EV Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: 2017, 2024, Alpine, Amplifiers, Cybertruck, Digital Signal Processors, Electric Vehicles, EV, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, FMVSS, Focal, Lithium Batteries, Model 3, Model Y, Speakers, Tesla

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Upgrading EV Audio Systems

There’s no denying that electric vehicles are here to stay. Whether we like the way they drive, the sounds they don’t make, or their cost, their popularity is undeniable. Car audio companies like Focal and Alpine have stepped up to the plate with audio upgrade kits for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in hopes of improving the performance of these sound systems. Let’s explore Read more

29th Jun 20242024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

Categories: Vehicle InsightsTags: 2024, Accord, Camry, EQ, Honda, Hyundai, Ioniq, LED Lighting, Mercedes, Model 3, Tesla, Toyota, V2L

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

One of the problems with fully electric vehicles is range anxiety. But in the case of the Hyundai Ionic 6, the range brings you into its gasoline-counterpart territory, making it an option for those who don’t have access to a charger where they live. After topping off, my Ionic 6 tester consistently had over 300 miles on the display. The EPA rates it at 361 miles, but Read more

5th Jan 2024The Automotive Future – 48-Volt Electrical Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: American Wire Gauge (AWG), Amplifiers, Cybertruck, Digital Signal Processors, Honda, Hummer EV, Model 3, Odyssey, Subwoofers, Tesla

The Automotive Future – 48-Volt Electrical Systems

After a recent vehicle introduction, discussions about vehicles with 48-volt electrical systems are at an all-time high. Changing standards in vehicles is nothing new. Most cars manufactured before the mid-1950s came with 6-volt batteries. As the need for power and speed from various automobile components has increased, we’re about to witness a change to 48-volt systems. Let’s 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

10th Dec 20222022 BMW i4 eDrive40. Electrifying the 4 Series

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 3 Series, 4 Series, A-Class, Amplifiers, BMW, BMW Cloud, BMW ID, eDrive40, EVgo, Harman-Kardon, i4, i8, iDrive, Mercedes, Model 3, Speakers, Tesla

2022 BMW i4 eDrive40. Electrifying the 4 Series

The BMW 4 Series has set itself apart from the more commonplace 3 Series with its swoopy hatchback-like styling. As a gasoline vehicle, it is good and performs similarly to the 3 Series. But what if you take the car and electrify it? Out goes the gasoline engine, and it is replaced with an electric motor and battery pack. Will it still work? Or do you get something that is even Read more

29th Oct 20222023 Genesis GV60 Performance. The Genesis of Electric Power!

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle SecurityTags: 2023, Bang and Olufson, Biometric Keys, Chevrolet, Corvette, Crystal Sphere, Face Connect, Genesis, GV60, Lucid, Model 3, Smart Keys, Tesla

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance. The Genesis of Electric Power!

Since its first model was produced in 2008, no automaker has come close to Tesla’s capabilities when it comes to performance. Legacy automakers get the panel gaps right, but their electric offerings usually don’t measure up. We’ve been waiting for the day when a company would release an electric vehicle with the quality of a luxury brand while still offering outstanding Read more

27th Nov 20212021 Polestar 2. Elec-Trick Sedan

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2, 2021, Android Auto, Android Automotive OS, Google, Harman-Kardon, Model 3, Polestar, Tesla

2021 Polestar 2. Elec-Trick Sedan

When I looked at the list of vehicles I might be able to test out and it said PS2, I chuckled because I didn’t think I could drive an old PlayStation gaming console (aside from GranTurismo). Then it said Polestar and I did a double take.Polestar had traditionally been the high-end Volvo tuning arm that made their vehicles handle better and go faster. Now the Volvo company Read more

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

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Driver Safety, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 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

25th Oct 2019Popular Upgrades for Tesla Vehicles

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Radar Detectors, Resource Library, Smartphone Integration, Window TintTags: Al Priority, Amplifiers, K40, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Morel, Scosche, Subwoofers, Tesla

Popular Upgrades for Tesla Vehicles

Though Tesla cars and SUVs are equipped with many amazing features, a host of aftermarket upgrades are available to make owning and driving them safer and even more enjoyable. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most popular entertainment and safety enhancements you can make to your Model S, Model X or Model 3. Tesla Stereo System Upgrades That touchscreen in the Read more

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