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Automakers Want to Outlaw Gearheads From Working on Their Own Cars

Automakers Want to Outlaw Gearheads From Working on Their Own Cars
Infowars -- The Association of Global Automakers, a lobbying firm for 12 manufacturers, is asking the U.S. Copyright Office to prevent car owners from accessing “computer programs that control the functioning of a motorized land vehicle, including personal automobiles, commercial motor vehicles, and agricultural machinery, for purposes of lawful diagnosis…
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DD Audio Hires Eric Parks as New International Sales Manager

DD Audio Hires Eric Parks as New International Sales Manager
DD Audio has announced the appointment of Eric Parks as International Sales Manager. As the International Sales Manager, Mr. Parks will be responsible for identifying and maximizing growth opportunities with international customers. Charged with building brand recognition and customer relationships, he will develop programs to achieve sales goals while addressing…
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16th End Result Show voted as the best attended ever

16th End Result Show voted as the best attended ever
Consumer electronics rep firm End Result, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has announced that its 16th annual electronics expo for home A/V and 12-volt retailers was a huge success according to attendees. More than 170 local dealers attended the Survive—Revive—Thrive, event held on April 15 at the Fort Rapids Resort & Convention Center, in Columbus,…
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Kicker, SoundGate Brands Added to the In Car Experts Group

Kicker, SoundGate Brands Added to the In Car Experts Group
In Car Experts announced it has secured an agreement for Stillwater Designs of Stillwater, Okla., manufacturer of the KICKER brand, to join its ranks as a vendor member. The new partnership is the first since the Mobile Electronics Retailers Association (MERA) acquired In Car Experts in February, and it expands…
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Best Buy and 7-Eleven Stores to End Near-Field Communication Trials

Best Buy and 7-Eleven Stores to End Near-Field Communication Trials
Near-field communication trials at some Best Buy and 7-Eleven stores are ending, as the retailers haven't seen a payoff for the costs involved in enabling the technology. The two retailers have announced that they will be shutting down their near-field communications capabilities in their retail locations, pointing to further struggles for…
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