If you’ve been listening to the radio lately, you’ve likely heard advertisements suggesting that you need to buy a new Ford or Nissan with the latest blind-spot monitoring systems. While we agree that driving a vehicle that offers this collision-avoidance technology can prevent … [Read more...] about Radar-Based Blind-Spot Monitoring Systems Help Prevent Accidents
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Product Spotlight: ADS iDatalink Maestro APX Kits
In February of 2025, Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) introduced the world to a new way of installing car radios. In their presentation, they discussed how aftermarket source unit installations evolved from under-dash to DIN and, subsequently, 2-DIN shapes. Their iDatalink Maestro … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: ADS iDatalink Maestro APX Kits
Bench Brawl: Car Audio Subwoofer Amplifiers — High Quality or High Power?
Have you ever purchased something, then regretted your decision a few days later? We recently ran into a situation regarding car audio subwoofer amplifiers where the answer to “Which is better?” became a complicated discussion. We’re going to look at two amplifiers – one is a … [Read more...] about Bench Brawl: Car Audio Subwoofer Amplifiers — High Quality or High Power?
Options Abound To Update or Transform Dodge Challengers and Chargers
Reintroduced as 2006 models, the Dodge Charger sedan and Challenger coupe are some of the most popular vehicles to upgrade. Whether your car has a V-6, the popular 5.7-liter V-8 or the tire-smoking supercharged 707 horsepower Hellcat, these cars all look amazing and offer a style … [Read more...] about Options Abound To Update or Transform Dodge Challengers and Chargers
Do I Need To Upgrade My Car Audio Speaker Wire?
If you’ve browsed any of the online car audio forums or Facebook groups, you’ve inevitably run across someone asking if you have to upgrade the speaker wire in a vehicle to support a new car audio system. Unlike a sure-fire upgrade like new speakers or adding an amplifier, the … [Read more...] about Do I Need To Upgrade My Car Audio Speaker Wire?