Rockford Fosgate Makes Leadership Announcement Promoting Zach Luke to Managing Director

Rockford Fosgate announced the appointment of Zach Luke as the new Managing Director of Rockford Fosgate, a short eight months since being promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With an extensive background in leadership and a proven track record of success, in his nearly 20 years with Rockford, Zach Luke has held a variety of positions including director of marketing, regional sales manager, and for the last seven years, national sales manager.

Alps Alpine North America launched its TIDAL integration available via a free software update. The compatible head units include the new Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511, the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F509, the iLX-507, and Jeep-specific radios i509-WRA-JK and i509-WRA-JL. Alpine is the first aftermarket car audio company with full TIDAL integration, allowing subscribers to the service to stream and download hi-res files in MQA format or lossless audio at CD quality.

Florida-based AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle solutions, has acquired AudioControl, the audio amplifier manufacturer, known for its high-performance range of solutions for automotive, residential, and commercial applications. Based in Seattle, WA for over 45 years, AudioControl, now as part of AAMP Global, will continue to provide premium entertainment solutions to automotive aftermarket installers, professional audio/video specialists and home technology integrators.

For car owners who are perfectly happy with their classic cars, and prefer to hold off getting an electric until they cost half the price, there is now a simple option to still have an Apple CarPlay experience while driving. The Fesco Group, a manufacturer of innovative consumer technology solutions, introduced the Intellidash Pro, the much-anticipated wireless version in a series of plug-and-play dashboard-mounted IPS touchscreen smart displays.

Announced earlier in 2021, AudioControl launched two new high-power 5-channel amplifiers capable of driving the front, rear and subwoofer channels. Having all five channels housed within a single chassis enhances installation efficiency, providing 12-volt specialists with solutions that deliver the features and performance consumers demand. Available with or without onboard DSP delivering 1300 Watts total system power from a single chassis, AudioControl’s new 5-channel amps are ideal for complete aftermarket systems or OEM upgrade applications.

Rockford Fosgate announced that they are now shipping the new 10-inch M2 Color Optix subwoofers designed for use in sealed box applications. The products will ship just as the boating season kicks off. Rockford Fosgate markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. The company celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket car audio solutions, announced the launch of the new AVH-Z9150BT multimedia receiver, featuring built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity specifically designed to support a cable-free connection between the driver or passenger's smartphone and the receiver. The Pioneer AVH-Z9150BT takes the car infotainment experience to the next level by being the first receiver in Pioneer's lineup to support Apple CarPlay over wired USB and wireless, as well as Wi-Fi Certified Miracast wireless mirroring for selected Android phones.