HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovox
Electronics Corporation (AEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX
International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today that the
company's brand new Car Connection™ Telematics device is now
available at retail outlets nationwide. Car Connection lets the
consumer Monitor, Manage, and Maintain their
vehicle's health, driving habits, location, and through optional
ZoomSafer technology, even restrict cell phone usage while
driving. Car Connection will utilize the Sprint wireless
network in the U.S.A and the
real-time monitoring capability will go through OmniLink. Full roll
out at retailers nationwide will be during Q4, 2012.
"Car Connection is one of the most exciting products we have
brought to market in some time. As our tag line says, it will
allow consumers to Monitor, Manage and Maintain their vehicles
health; the habits of the drivers…knowing how fast or aggressively
your teenage son is driving or whether your daughter is using her
cell phone while driving or where your aging parent has wandered
off to with the family car," said Tom
Malone, President of Audiovox Electronics.
Car Connection utilizes an innovative user interface accessible
from your laptop, tablet or smart phone that allows you to monitor
driving habits and vehicle location using Safety Zones
(Geo-fences), stolen vehicle recovery, and even find your way back
to your vehicle in a crowded parking lot with Car Connection's
built-in Lot Spot™ feature.
An online account with Omnilink is required to activate all the
Car Connection features. Two services plan options: 1) $9.95 per month + $19.95 one- time activation fee or 2)
$89.95 per year (over $25 savings) + $19.95 one device activation fee provide
consumers with the flexibility to select the package that best
suits their needs.
Car Connection allows consumers to print out vehicle diagnostic
reports to bring to their mechanic; lets you monitor fuel economy
and can even assist in the coaching of young or elderly drivers.
One of the key features of the product is its ability, through
optional activation of the ZoomSafer software, to manage the
driver's cell phone use even eliminating the ability to text while
driving.
Car Connection also includes driver scoring and the company
plans to announce partnerships with auto insurance carriers for
future Usage Based Insurance (UBI) programs this coming year.
Car Connection is a small module that fits in the palm of your
hand and plugs in under the dash in the OBDII port available on all
cars post 1996. It requires no installation and retails at
$169.99
Audiovox has partnered with Agnik, Omnilink, and Sprint for this
program. Agnik will be supplying the vehicle analytic data that
resides in the module; Omnilink will provide the online interface
and Sprint the wireless access.
"Sprint is excited to be working with Audiovox and this
announcement underscores our commitment to making transportation
safer and more efficient," said Wayne
Ward, vice president-Emerging Solutions Group, Sprint. "We
have a dedicated team that fast tracks M2M solutions to market. So
far, Sprint has certified hundreds of M2M solutions and has
millions of devices running on its network today. Sprint is
committed to making transportation safer through our dependable and
continually improving network."
Malone concluded, "Today's technology allows us to take our
responsibility for caring for our families…whether old or young, to
a whole new level giving us the ability to monitor and manage the
family vehicle like never before."
Car Connection Key Features:
- Driver Scoring Monitor driver habits. Great for coaching
new or aging drivers.
- Fuel Savings Monitor daily driving habits and generate
reports. Gives fuel savings tips.
- Vehicle Location Know where your vehicle is, or where it
is heading. Track online or form a smartphone in real-time.
Notifies you if your vehicle has been moved or towed.
- Restrict Phone Usage Smartphone app for Android and
Blackberry to limit control of the phone while driving.
- Safety Zones Know where and when your teen or aging
driver travels. Set boundaries and receive notifications and alerts
when a boundary is breached.
- Vehicle Health Know what your mechanic knows before you
go for a service.
- LotSpot Guides you back to your car no matter where you
are.
The Audiovox brand is marketed by Audiovox Electronics
Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp.
(NASDAQ: VOXX).
For information on becoming an Audiovox dealer in the US, email
us at: newaccounts@audiovox.com
For more information about Car Connection by Audiovox please
visit: http://www.mycar-connection.com
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About Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC):
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a
leading, global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics
products. The Company holds number one market share in rear
seat entertainment as well as remote start systems. AEC is also a
recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment,
Location Based Services (LBS), rear observation systems, and
vehicle security. Its' extensive distribution network
includes power retailers and 12-volt specialists as well as nearly
all of the major vehicle manufacturers ("OEMs"), both domestically
and abroad.
Audiovox Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its
products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which
they sell. Primary brands include Audiovox®, Invision®,
Jensen®, Omega®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Prestige® and
Excalibur®.
Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY,
Audiovox Electronics has a manufacturing facility in the United States, and a robust international
footprint with offices in Europe,
Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. For
additional information, please visit our Web site at
www.audiovoxproducts.com.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX). The Company
that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a
worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and
accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio.
The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a
wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company….with an extensive
distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500
companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico
and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now
comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®,
RCA®,Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac
Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Hirschmann® and
Oehlbach®. The Company continues to drive innovation
throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to
exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For
additional information, please visit our Web site at
www.voxxintl.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein,
statements made in this release that would constitute
forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and
uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release
are based on currently available information and the Company
assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking
statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual
results to differ materially from the results suggested in the
forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not
limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's
business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological
advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer
electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our
relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and
consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market
volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price
and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility
that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in
changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that
stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings
against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and
directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated
with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein,
are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 28, 2011.
Audiovox Contacts:
Jeremy
Stoehr
Phone:
1-631-436-6371
Email:
jstoehr@audiovox.com
SOURCE VOXX International Corporation