Standard and after-market products for the automotive market, including audio, video, hard drives, and satellite and HD radio -- as well as news from around the web featured in the 12 Volt Tech newsletter.

• Lose the Car CD Player, Lose the Weight
  

  Automakers are constantly trying to reduce the weight of their vehicles to improve fuel economy. They shave off a few...
• Harman in Talks with GM for Car Audio Systems - CEO
  

  Harman International Industries Inc, whose audio systems are standard features in BMWs and Ferraris, is now looking to expand beyond...
• GM Cuts Facebook Ad Spending, but Ford Steps on the Gas
  

  On the eve of Facebook's wildly anticipated initial public stock offering, General Motors said Tuesday that it will stop...
• Do You Need a Tutor For Your Car Electronics?
  

  Clocks on VCRs were once considered too difficult for the average person to program properly. Now, apparently, so are...
• Audiovox Adds Tegerdine
  

  Audiovox announced Wednesday that Joe Tegerdine has joined its product development team, as director of location based products and...
• Apple Obtains Patents for a Steering Wheel Remote Control
  

  Since more consumers are connecting their Apple devices to car audio systems, Apple may be releasing a way to...

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