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Becker Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Posted August 8 2008 12:30 PM by brook.howell
I received an email with images of an absolutely gorgeous Cadillac Escalade ESV recently. Outfitted by Becker Automotive Design, Inc. , a company that creates custom limousines and coaches, the Escalade features beautiful...
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Filed under: Featured Articles, Featured Audio Systems
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Sixth generation component speakers
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Posted August 7 2008 01:22 PM by Casey.Thorson
Now in their sixth generation, Boston Acoustics has raised the bar for performance and value with the introduction of the latest Pro Series. Taking cues from its flagship SPZ models, the Pro SE features an...
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Filed under: Featured Car Audio Products
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Electronics Recycling Programs
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Posted August 4 2008 02:12 PM by brook.howell
My friends know what a fiend I am for recycling. I guess I got the compulsion from my father, and like him I never toss anything that could be reused, recycled, or composted in the garbage. The same goes with defunct...
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Filed under: Editorials
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MTX Tour Anti-Bling Escalade
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Posted August 1 2008 02:05 PM by brook.howell
MTX is going on an “Eastern Assault Tour” this month on the East Coast. Knowing MTX, their chosen weapon in this assault is a lot of SPL housed in their latest demo vehicle.
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Filed under: Car Audio News, Other Car Audio
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Pioneer Community Give Back Award
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Posted July 31 2008 10:12 PM by brook.howell
We get a lot of letters from the military. We send them what we can: magazines, t-shirts, the odd piece of gear that we can scrounge up. But we wish it could be more. Yesterday, Pioneer Electronics awarded $10,000 to one...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Pioneer Car Audio
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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Posted July 31 2008 12:52 PM by Casey.Thorson
Hybrid owners are no longer the only ones being rewarded by IRS. Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Survivor Collector Car Show
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Posted July 30 2008 01:59 PM by brook.howell
Since our mag is all about customizing, the idea of a car show featuring vehicles in their original condition surprises me. The Survivor Collector Car Show, held last month at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles,...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Favorite Anniversary Vehicle Poll
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Posted July 29 2008 01:13 PM by brook.howell
If you haven’t noticed, Car Audio and Electronics celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. We’ve assembled our favorite vehicles of the past two decades online, starting with a first batch of competitor and consumer...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Top Upgrades for Compact Cars
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Posted July 28 2008 02:46 PM by brook.howell
Despite the poor economy, folks still want to customize their Civics (the top selling small car) and other compacts. And what are the top 20 aftermarket upgrades by small car owners who participated in SEMA’s survey?
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Memphis Car Audio, MClass woofer, Hybrid amp
Compact Cars Gain Larger Share of Market
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Posted July 24 2008 02:46 PM by brook.howell
The economy’s going down and gas prices are going up. That adds up to more sales of compact cars. According to data from AutoPacific, compared to last year, sales of compact cars have risen 11.4 % for the first 6 months of...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Shaver Lake Car Show
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Posted July 23 2008 12:09 PM by brook.howell
This past weekend I went up to the mountains to get away from it all. Fresh air, tall trees, and… lots of classic cars! It just so happens that the weekend I wanted to go camping coincided with the Shaver Lake car show.
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Car Audio Shows
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AudioControl Bass Restoration
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Posted July 22 2008 04:10 PM by Casey.Thorson
For autosound enthusiasts, anything that steals or compromises the bass response or dynamics of a performance audio system is a member of the fictitious Bass Bandit gang.
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Filed under: Buying Car Audio, Other Car Audio
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Diesel or Hybrid?
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Posted July 22 2008 03:01 PM by Casey.Thorson
With gas prices soaring over $4, the time has come to rethink my energy consumption. This means retiring my aging lifted 1999 Ford F150 for a vehicle that won’t cost me $100 every time I visit the local Shell station. In...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous
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Nopi Nationals, Nopi Motorsports
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