Car Audio China Nov 14, 2009
China produces $4 billion car audio and video products a year ... While international big brands still dominate the Chinese car electronics market, local manufacturers have proved their ability in the fields of car audio and video products ... Car audio and car video account for 19% of the Chinese car electronics market. (Suite101.com)
3 guilty of cocaine trafficking Nov 11, 2009
A federal jury found three Gwinnett County gang members guilty of cocaine trafficking from a car audio business in Lawrenceville, federal court officials said ... From 2007 to 2008, the trio -- all members of the street gang called "South Side Myfas" -- and others used "Monster Car Audio" at 134 South Clayton Street to sell cocaine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Holiday Gift Guide - Cars and car tech Nov 5, 2009
That, combined with its 5-volt preamp outputs and easy upgrade options, makes the AVN726e an ideal starting point for building an audiophile-quality car audio system. $786-$1,299. (CBS News)
Buckle Up: The Globe and Mail Introduces Globe Drive Nov 2, 2009
" Globe Drive will explore topics like our relationships with our cars, family driving, car audio and electronics, green options, car tips, road trips and what the cars we drive say about us, to name just a few. "Globe Drive understands the spirit and passion of driving," said Simon Beck, custom content manager for The Globe and Mail. "Drivers aren't just interested in what's under the hood. They want to share their excitement for driving, learn about the latest trends and be on top of what's... (Canada Newswire)
POLICE BEAT: Nov. 1, 2009 Nov 1, 2009
Oct. 25: Someone found car audio equipment near Carrs. It was placed into evidence until the owner can be identified. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
LG Electronics Signs Audio Deal With Volkswagen Oct 27, 2009
SE) said on Sunday it has signed a deal with Germany's Volkswagen (VOW.XE), Europe's largest auto maker, to supply car audio systems worth about $370 million for seven years beginning in 2012 ... The two companies have been in a partnership for car audio systems since 2007, LG Electronics added. (SmartMoney)
Gadgets to Spruce Up Your Car Oct 15, 2009
Also makes it easy to control your music, when your iPod or iPhone is hooked into your car audio system. Leather Gloves Online Zippered Driving Gloves Source: Price: $47. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Next-Generation SRS Circle Surround Auto DX Now Available on Texas Instruments' DSPs Oct 7, 2009
"We are excited to continue working alongside Texas Instruments and implement our new SRS CS Auto DX on the TI DA7xx DSP, as it will allow us to create an in-car audio experience that's both seamless and immersive, regardless of poor speaker placement." ... This solution provides car audio systems with the capability to overcome the obstacles that often hinder car-audio performance, such as poor speaker placement. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Air traffic control problem fixed Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 12:31 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 13:31 UK. Planes were restricted from entering the affected area. (BBC News -- Europe)
Technique can pinpoint tinnitus Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 23:02 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 00:02 UK. MEG measures small electrical currents in nerve cells in the brain. (BBC News -- Health)
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre Announce U.S. Launch of First Artist Line: "Heartbeats by Lady Gaga" New Headphones with Lady Gaga Style and the Sound of Dr. Dre Oct 1, 2009
"Noel Lee, Head Monster, noted: Best Buy is a long time partner of Monster, and it's great to unite with them on the launch of Heartbeats, a fusion of sound with fashion. Heartbeats not only had to look great, they had to sound great. Using Monsters latest headphone technologies, that vision comes true. There is no headphone that sounds quite like it, regardless of price. Hope you love listening to it as much as we did creating it. Enjoy.Different Versions of Heartbeats by Lady... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Let the festivities begin Sep 19, 2009
Events range from a car audio competition and a quilting show to a softball tournament, a demolition derby and area school sporting events. Plenty of homemade crafts and goodies will be available, too. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre Announce First Artist Line: "Heartbeats by Lady Gaga" Sep 8, 2009
Today, Monster has grown and diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of iPod and iPhone accessories and professional audio and sound reinforcement. Additionally, under its Monster Power brand, the company is the leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Organic Electronics A Two-way Street, Thanks To New Plastic Semiconductor Sep 8, 2009
Organic, or carbon-based, electronics are now used in such things as laptop computers, car audio systems and mp3 players. A major drawback with existing organic semiconductors is most transmit only positive charges (called "holes" because the moving areas of positive charge are actually places where an electron is missing). (Science Daily)
Sony to Realign its Americas LCD Manufacturing Operations; Forms Strategic Alliance with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Sep 3, 2009
Location: Tijuana City, State of Baja California, United Mexican States Established: October, 1985 (Commencement of Operation; March 1986) Employees: 3,300 (as of July 31, 2009) Site area: 152,289m2 Representative: Takahiro Kawamura Key products: LCD TVs, tuners, home audio and car audio. About Sony. (JCN Network, Japan)
Appliance repair Sep 2, 2009
Best Buy is the source for electronics, televisions, DVD players, home audio, car audio, computers, cameras, music, movies, software, games and more. 1079 N Military Trl, Haverhill, FL 33409. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bollywood looks to call the tune on music downloads Aug 20, 2009
"We will be aggressively looking at mobile memory chips through which people can carry music on their phones and will be looking at pen drives which people can carry with them and use in laptop as well as car audio systems.". Another music company, Saregama, aims to follow suit. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fujitsu Reports Fiscal 2009 First-Quarter Financial Results; Quarterly loss Posted, Sales and Profit Projections Raised Aug 1, 2009
For the first half ending September 30, 2009, Fujitsu revised sales and income targets upward on rebounding demand for electronic components and car audio and navigation products, along with growing sales and improved efficiencies in the mobile phone business. The company now projects net sales of 2,210. (JCN Network, Japan)
Fujitsu Revises FY 2009 Earnings Projections Jul 30, 2009
Market conditions for electronic components and car audio and navigation products have improved beyond expectations, while increased sales and enhanced cost efficiency in the mobile phone business have also bolstered profitability. The net loss projection was revised for the same reason. (JCN Network, Japan)
Next-generation Sound Systems To Minimize Background Noise Jul 28, 2009
Enhancing in-car audio quality ... Template for future car audio. (Science Daily)
Muscatine man and his business partner help people in a pinch trade items for cash Jul 14, 2009
Electronics, gold, cell phones, tools, car audio equipment, CDs. are some of the things we sell. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Research and Markets: In 2008, the Automotive Audio & Infotainment Market Valued Approximately US$18.7 Billion and After-Market US$ 6.5 Billion Jul 3, 2009
Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Co., Ltd.. Mobis Shanghai. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Acrodea, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, Nitori, Pioneer, Sapporo: Japan Stocks Jun 22, 2009
The maker of car audio and navigation systems postponed a plan to sell new shares to (7267 JT). Pioneer, which had planned to sell shares by the end of this month, is in talks with other potential investors. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Acrodea, Foster, Nishimatsuya, Nitori, Pioneer: Japan Equity Preview Jun 20, 2009
(6773 JT): The maker of car audio and navigation systems postponed a plan to sell new shares to (7267 JT). Pioneer, which had planned to sell shares by the end of this month, is in talks with other potential investors. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Liebherr Humidor May 31, 2009
UPDATED DAILY Sunday, May 31, 2009. Daily Latest in Entertainment Promos. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fujimori, Hitachi Construction, Keihin, Komatsu, Shionogi: Japan Stocks May 25, 2009
The Development Bank of Japan has started assessing Pioneers assets to see if the maker of car audio systems deserves public funds, the Nikkei newspaper said yesterday. (4507 JT) rallied 5. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* World Business Quick Take May 14, 2009
The company blamed the poor performance on slumping sales of car audio products, plasma displays and DVD drives. AUTOMOBILES Toyota cuts production. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Pioneer Announces Business Results for Fiscal 2009 May 14, 2009
This was mainly the result of a decline in sales of car audio products, plasma displays and DVD drives, which largely reflected the sharp deterioration in consumer spending worldwide in the wake of the U.S. financial crisis as well as the impact of the Japanese yen's appreciation ... 6 million) because of lower sales of both car audio products and car navigation systems, partly due to lackluster auto sales worldwide ... In car audio products, consumer-market sales decreased, mainly because of... (JCN Network, Japan)
Edion, GS Yuasa, Inpex, NEC, NTT, Nikon, Rinnai, Sega Sammy: Japan Stocks May 14, 2009
The maker of car audio and navigation systems said net loss in the year just ended widened to 130. 5 billion yen from 19 billion yen a year earlier. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Rise, Signaling Unemployment Rate May Climb May 13, 2009
The maker of car audio equipment and navigation systems is forecasting its sixth year of losses and plans to cut 9,800 jobs. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Rockford Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 2, 2009
William R Jackson, Rockford's President, commented, "The car audio market continues to be difficult. Our sales this quarter were impacted by shortfalls in our Lightning Audio mass retail, OEM, and international sales channels. The decline in new car sales continues to impact our OEM customers. They are reporting significantly lower vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2009 compared to 2008. We expect our OEM sales and royalty revenue will remain depressed until our OEM partners begin to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rockford reports slight profit May 2, 2009
Sales in its car audio market were to blame for the drop, as consumer spending has dropped significantly during the past two quarters. We expect our OEM sales and royalty revenue will remain depressed until our OEM partners begin to increase their own sales, said William Jackson, the company s president. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Jobless Rate Soars to Four-Year High, Prices Fall for First Time Since '07 May 1, 2009
Pioneer, a car audio and navigation systems maker, will eliminate 9,800 jobs and Teijin Ltd., a carbon fiber producer, will cut 2,500 jobs over three years, the companies said this week. Toyota, expecting a loss for the first time in almost six decades, has cut temporary jobs and also plans to reduce its fixed costs, including salaries, by 10 percent. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Aozora, Honda, Kawasaki Heavy, Mabuchi, Pioneer, Shinsei: Japan Stocks Apr 30, 2009
The money-losing maker of car audio and navigation systems will eliminate 9,800 jobs and take a 47 billion yen charge this fiscal year for the reductions. The company will cut 5,800 full- time workers and 4,000 part-time positions, it said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Wireless Zone owner recognized for outstanding performance Apr 4, 2009
He took it in stride as he waited on a steady stream of customers at the King Street store that has a car audio room alongside the predominantly cell phone business ... He still keeps the car audio, security, and remote starter portion of the shop, although by far the most business comes from cell phones. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Duke, UNC power CBS' ratings run Mar 30, 2009
Rebecca Lobo, ESPN announcer and game Twitterer, offered up this as one of her NCAA women's college basketball tournament tweets Sunday: "Shirt ironed this morning. Got out of the car and it's wrinkled. At least it's not 'stinkled' (daughter's word for stinky)." Imagine how much better TV sports would be if everything was as open as NASCAR. On Fox's Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500, viewers eavesdropped on Jeff Gordon's car audio as Denny Hamlin passed him mid-race for the lead. Said Gordon: "If he... (USA Today -- Sports)
Strathfield to launch 60 new stores Mar 27, 2009
The plan will ensure it regains its position as the number one place to shop for car audio products ... " Strathfield was placed in voluntary administrators on January 27, after suffering from poor Christmas sales, a worsening outlook for the retail sector and falling asset values. It pulled itself out of administration on March 5 through the approval of a deed of company arrangement (DOCA), which was converted to a creditors trust on March 23, allowing the company to trade as Strathfield... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
FUJITSU TEN Announces the "ECLIPSE Masterclass" in Association with Berklee College of Music at Boston's Historic Trinity Church on March 26th Mar 13, 2009
FUJITSU TEN LIMITED operates worldwide businesses including car audio, car navigation systems, home Hi-Fi audio, and Automotive electronics devices including engine and air bag control ECU and etc. FUJITSU TEN delivers genuine products for Toyota Motor Corporation and other domestic and overseas automotive manufacturers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best car stereos for digital media Mar 10, 2009
The bottom line: The vast array of features offered by the JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44 creates a car audio experience that rivals all but the best factory-installed receivers. The following CNET staff contributed to this story: senior editor Wayne Cunningham, associate editor Antuan Goodwin, and front door editor Jennifer Sparkman. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spring Is Car Audio Season! Mar 7, 2009
Spring Is Car Audio Season ... Spring Is Car Audio Season ... March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Directed Electronics, a business unit of DEI Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the immediate availability of value-priced Orion(R) Car Audio Cobalt(R)-series amps and subs at authorized Orion retailers worldwide. (PR Newswire)
DTS Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results Feb 27, 2009
A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Blu-ray Disc and Surround Music software. Founded in 1993, DTS corporate headquarters are located in Agoura Hills, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
All Pioneer plasma warranties will be honoured Feb 19, 2009
Pioneer is currently working on new strategies for the Australian market, and will focus its attention on audio, home audio, mobile electronics (car audio and navigation), and Pro DJ products for upcoming sales periods. Wed 18/02/2009 09:57:21. (Current.com.au)
Thrashers score as NHL's Hockey Love Cupids Feb 14, 2009
By day he works at a car audio and video dealership and she s a book store sales manager. At night you ll find them in Section 318, Row L, high above the ice directly behind one goal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pioneer Announces Business Results for 3Q Fiscal 2009 Feb 13, 2009
business results for the periods ended December 31, 2008 (JCN Network, Japan)
Asian markets rise after Wall Street bounceback Feb 13, 2009
5 percent in Tokyo after Thursday announcing 10,000 job cuts to cope with sinking sales of car audio equipment and flat-screen TVs and forecasting a 130 billion yen ($1. 4 billion) net loss for the year ending March. (International Herald Tribune)
Corporate results sting stocks in Asia and Europe Feb 12, 2009
The electronics company Pioneer said that it would cut 10,000 jobs to cope with sinking sales of car audio equipment and flat-screen TVs. Its shares edged up 0. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
* Pioneer expected to quit flat-panel TV business: report Feb 8, 2009
Pioneer had its debt rating cut two levels to Ba1, a step below investment grade, last month by Moodys Investors Service, which cited a slowdown in demand for car audio and navigation products. Pioneer was not the source of the Nikkei report, the company said in a statement to the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Now Shipping: Orion(R) XTR Coaxial Speakers From Directed Electronics Feb 7, 2009
5" 2-way coaxial speaker (pictured) offers power handling of 60 watts RMS and 120 watts peak. Frequency response is 85Hz to 22KHz, with sensitivity of 86dB and a shallow mounting depth of just 2.01 inches. MSRP is $149.99 per pair. For more information and a store locator, please visit www.orioncaraudio.com. (PRNewsFoto/Directed Electronics) VISTA, CA UNITED STATES VISTA, Calif. Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Directed Electronics, a business unit of DEI Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the... (PR Newswire)
Pioneer to Outline Restructuring Plans When It Reports Earnings on Feb. 12 Feb 7, 2009
Pioneer had its cut two levels to Ba1, a step below investment grade, last month by Moodys Investors Service, which cited a slowdown in demand for car audio and navigation products. The Tokyo-based manufacturer, which posted net losses in each of its past four business years, said in October it expects a loss of 78 billion yen ($849 million) this year. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
