Five New Lines of Aftermarket Accessories Hits Dealers Shelves 10/28/2008

Oxnard, Calif., (October 28, 2008) - Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, announced  it has expanded its OEM integration family of products, providing consumers with five new lines of stereo replacement interfaces for select 2002 and newer vehicles.  The new interfaces include the CR06SR and CR07SR (specific Chrysler models), the FDSR (Ford), the GM13SR (GM) and the VW07SR (Volkswagen).

 "Scosche recognizes that consumers, more than ever, want options to improve the audio-listening capabilities in their automobiles," said Kas Alves, executive vice president of sales and marketing of Scosche Industries.  "We are proud to be expanding our family of interfaces that  maintain the special electronic features of vehicles while also allowing car owners to easily replace or upgrade their factory units without having to re-wire the entire system."

Scosche units feature +12V-switched ACC accessory RAP output to prevent the loss of ACC control, which occurs when a factory head unit is removed from newer models.   In addition, the interfaces auto-detect the factory amplified systems and are able to turn on the system digitally via data.

Through innovative technology and research, Scosche's line of stereo replacement interfaces also self-adjusts accordingly to avoid distortion of factory speakers. 

Recognizing the complex electronic integration of new car stereo systems with other factory functions, Scosche has created units to preserve operations of a variety of data-driven features.  Each OEM product also includes a plug-and-play output harness for an easy upgrade to the steering wheel control interface.

The interfaces also offer balance control and fading for complete manual sound management. Each unit has 4-channel RCA leads so the installer can use the RCA output of the stereo and gain the highest quality sound rather than go through the speaker level output.  The 3-wire hard-wired RCAs are color coordinated for left right-front and rear speaker colors and easy installation.

The new lines of OEM integrated products can be used in the following vehicles:

• The CR06SR (2007-up Select Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep CAN Bus Stereo Replacement Interface): 2008-up Chrysler Aspen, 2008-up Chrysler 300/M/SRT, 2007-08 Chrysler Sebring, 2007-08 Dodge Avenger, 2008-up Dodge Charger, 2008-up Dodge Dakota, 2008-up Dodge Durango, 2008-up Dodge Magnum, 2008-up Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008-up Jeep Commander. MSRP, $129.99.

• CR07SR (2007-up Select Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep CAN Bus Stereo Replacement Interface): 2008-up Chrysler Town & Country, 2008-up Dodge Caravan, 2009 Dodge Journey, 2007-08 Dodge Nitro, 2007-08 Jeep Wrangler and 2008-up Jeep Liberty. MSRP, $129.99.

• FDSR (2005-up Select Ford CAN Bus Stereo Replacement Interface): 2007-08 Edge, 2006-08 Fusion, 2008 Escape/Hybrid, 2005-08 Mustang, 2007-08 Expedition/L, 2008 Taurus/Taurus X, 2006-08 Explorer, 2007-08 Explorer Sport Trac, 2005-07 Five Hundred, 2008 Focus, 2006-07 Freestyle and 2008 F-Series Pickup.  MSRP, $129.95.

• GM13SR (2004-08 GM LAN 11 Bit Stereo Replacement Interface w/Two Harnesses): 2004-07 Chevrolet Malibu/MAXX**, 1009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-08 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-08 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-08 Pontiac G5, 2005-08 Pontiac G6**, 2006-08 Pontiac Solstice, 2006-08 Saturn Aura and 2007 Saturn Sky. ** (Note: Driver information display & menu adjustments lost on these two models.)  MSRP, $99.95.

• VW07SR (2002-up VW CAN Bus Stereo Replacement Interface w/Harness):  2007-08 Eos, 2002-08 Golf/GTI/R32, 2002-08 Jetta/GLI, 2002-07 Passat and 2006-08 Rabbit.  MSRP, $129.95.

Visit Scosche at SEMA at the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center Booth #10517 to see all of Scosche's innovative aftermarket products.  For more information on Scosche's line of OEM integrated interfaces and its award products, please visit http://www.scosche.com/.

About Scosche Industries

Scosche Industries, founded in 1980 by Roger and Scotia Alves, is a leading manufacturer of high quality car audio installation accessories and products.  Scosche recently introduced its BlueLife line of Bluetooth interfaces allowing users to wirelessly transmit music from an iPod or MP3 player in the vehicle or home.   The publisher of the Auto Sound Encyclopedia, Scosche Industries manufactures and markets four distinct lines of product. These brands include Scosche®, EFX®, Accumat® and SoundKase®.   With a dealer network of over 2,000, numerous O.E.M. products, and 52 patents, Scosche Industries is a proven leader in the automotive aftermarket business.For more information visit our website at www.scosche.com