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Jensen Expands GPS Portable Navigation Line

JENSEN EXPANDS GPS PORTABLE NAVIGATION LINE

Four new models follow award-winning Rock-n-Road

2008 MERA; Kentucky International Convention Center - March 17, 2008 - Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX). For years, Jensen has been a premier name in car sound products. In fact, during 2007, five out of ten of the top mobile multimedia products carried the Jensen brand. Now in 2008, the company follows its successful introduction of the Rock-n-Road GPS navigation system with several new products.

The NVX508BT shows 3D graphics on an ultra-thin 5-inch touchscreen, powered by a 1GB embedded flash memory. It displays full U.S., Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico mapping, 12 million POI and turn-by-turn prompts in a male or female voice. It is Bluetooth, text-to-speech (TTS) and MPEG3/4-capable. Other features are historical traffic, which provides traffic flow based on patterns, FM modulation, memo function and video input for optional rear observation and rechargeable Li-Polymer battery. Windshield mounting bracket, AC car power adapter and carrying case are included. MSRP: $499.99. The NVX438BT, with a 4.3-inch touch screen, has same features as the NVX508BT except for historical traffic and FM modulation. MSRP: $349.99.

The NVX228 has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 1GB flash memory, with full U.S., Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico mapping, POI and turn-by-turn prompts in a male or female voice. Other features include TTS and video input, memo function and MP3-capable. It includes a rechargeable Li-Polymer battery, windshield mounting bracket, AC car power adapter and carrying case and has an optional rear observation system available. MSRP: $249.99.

The NVX208 has a 3.5-inch touch screen powered by a 1GB flash memory. It comes with full U.S., Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico mapping and turn-by-turn voice prompts in male and female voices. Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery, windshield mounting bracket and car power adapter are included. MSRP: $199.99.

Tom Malone, president, Audiovox Electronics Corp. said, "Our Jensen portable GPS navigation line signals the company's entree into the fast growing portable NAV market. With this our dealers have another quality Jensen mobile electronics option to offer their customers from a proven leader in the category."

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Jensen is a member of the Audiovox family of brands, marketing products in mobile electronics, including speakers, amplifiers and radios. Jensen products have a distinguished history dating back to 1911 when Peter L. Jensen played a key role in the invention of a moving-coil loudspeaker. Today's Jensen products are positioned as high value, with performance equated with more expensive models. Jensen 12-volt products have achieved recognition from industry professionals, technical product reviewers and consumers.

Audiovox (Nasdaq:VOXX) is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and remote start systems, consumer electronics products and accessories. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, navigation, collision avoidance, vehicle security and remote start systems; consumer electronics products such as portable DVD players, portable GPS, flat-panel TVs, extended range two-way radios, multimedia products like MP3 players, digital camcorders, digital picture frames, voice recorders, clock radios, table top radios, home theater systems, home and portable stereos as well as consumer accessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers, wireless solutions, remote controls, power & surge protectors and media cleaning & storage devices. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, RCA, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Energizer, Advent, Code Alarm, Terk, and Prestige trademarks. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.audiovox.com.

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 wireless 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 Audiovox 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, 2007 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2007.

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