Audiovox
The Big Intros: Car Link upgrade gets new features such as Lot Spot, which helps drivers find their car, automatic crash notification and driver scoring. Car Connection Pro, made for specialists, adds the ability to tie in door locks and remote start via cell phone. “Now you’ll be able to do everything from your smartphone,” Said Tom Malone. The Dyle Mobile TV
partnership is another, hopefully more successful, go at streaming rear-seat entertainment.
The Big Picture: Car Link and Car Connection pro is marketed to consumers as a track your own car solution, but car dealers can benefit in a different way: keeping track of vehicle maintenance
Dual
Dual’s Jamie Walt a con- version box that enables HDMI devices to display a mirror image of contents on traditional in-car video screens, in addition the game-like AXV3d and 5 new head units .
and sending friendly reminders to drivers about oil changes, tire checks and other revenue-generating minor repairs. In addition, fleets can keep track of driver locations and road habits in real time. But the real kicker is engaging insurance com- panies who can compete with the likes of Progressive to offer their own safe driver discounts.
AudioControl Te company focused its efforts of presenting an entire OEM upgrade line at CES. Principal in each is the AccuBass circuit, which manages the bass levels as the factory volume is adjusted. Te DQ-61 (MSRP $399) includes input level controls for multi-sys- tem compatibility, front/rear subwoofer equalizer and signal delay. A smartphone app helps to make adjustments.
Kicker New products include the Comp R (features an ohm selector switch) that replaces the popular Comp VR. Te CS coaxials replace the DS line to fit 98 percent of factory locations, and the redesigned Comp RT sports shallower mounting depth and better excursion.
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Metra In the company’s usual style, Metra showcased a slew of new kits at CES, including double-DIN Turbo 2 models for the newer Honda Accord and Mazda 6. In addition, Metra touted the recently announced and interface-embedded premium kit for the Dodge Charger, which retains the factory screen and adds two video inputs.
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