Unique Interfaces Offer Ability to Integrate Aftermarket Accessories 11/03/2008

OXNARD, Calif., (November 3, 2008) - Scosche Industries, the innovator of mobile electronic products and accessories for the aftermarket, offers complete iPod integration products designed for  OEM (original equipment manufacturer) options.  The next step in aftermarket installations, Scosche offers custom kit, factory fit dash kits, plug and play harness adapters, video interfacing systems, and now Scosche makes it possible to integrate aftermarket accessories into vehicles including those using the GM LAN, CANBUS and MOST network systems.

Scosche's iPod integration products allow simple aftermarket upgrades for factory radios that enable users to easily use an iPod with their factory stereos.  These unique interfaces are researched and designed to add iPod integration and an auxiliary input for any external audio device allowing greater control and consumer choices for an aftermarket installation. 

According to Kas Alves, executive vice president, Scosche Industries, "in today's newer vehicles many factory functions are connected directly to the factory radio.  Our iPod interfaces allow consumers to upgrade their system without losing factory functions." 

Scosche's auxiliary iPod interfaces create an auxiliary input on a factory stereo for any iPod model and integrates full iPod controls at the factory radio, plus allows full scrolling text, menu options, seek up-down and volume control.  They also retain the factory OnStar and factory XM radio functions.   These new iPod interfaces will retail at $199.99 and include:

• AXIPTA -2004-upToyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles
• AXIPCL2 - 2000-up select Class 2 vehicles
• AXIPGMLAN - 2007-up General Motors LAN
• AXIPHA - 2006-up select Honda vehicles

""We introduced our first interfaces last year, and they have proven to be a useful and necessary accessory for anyone installing an aftermarket unit in many newer vehicles," continued Alves. "We are pleased to add additional interfaces to our integration interfaces. We have a solution for the most popular cars on the road to enable anyone to upgrade their factory radio."

Scosche also manufactures auxiliary input interfaces that will create an auxiliary input on a factory stereo for an MP3 player or auxiliary audio accessory.  These include both auxiliary input interfaces and CAN-BUS interfaces.  Auxiliary input interfaces include:

• AXCR - 1995-up Chrysler vehicles
• AXFD -1995-up Ford
• AXGM - 1995-up General Motors
• AXHA2 - 2003-up Honda/Toyota
• AXMAZ - 2004-up Mazda
• AXNN - 2003-up Nissan/Infiniti
• AXHT - 1998-up Honda/Toyota
• AXVW - 1998-up Audi/Volkswagen

CANBUS auxiliary input interfaces will retail at $149.99 and include:

• AXCR2 - 2005-up Chrysler
• AXFD2 - 2005-up Ford

Scosche's auxiliary input interfaces will allow integration with a factory head-unit enabling connectivity with an external audio or video source.  Scosche's auxiliary input interfaces are designed for the discriminating consumer who wants to add additional components to their vehicle's system without removing the factory radio and its functions.  The auxiliary input interfaces come with RCA inputs and cables for a simple installation.

 "Our interfaces demonstrate Scosche's leadership in aftermarket and OEM vehicle research and development," continued Alves.  "We are committed to developing accessories that ease installations and increase profit for the aftermarket industry."

Scosche's iPod and OEM integration interfaces are available at specialty retailers across the United States.  Stop by and visit Scosche Industries during SEMA and take a look at its award winning products and innovations at booth #10517 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Visit http://www.scosche.com/ for more information on these and other custom kit, factory fit products.

About Scosche Industries

ScoscheIndustries, founded in 1980 by Roger and Scotia Alves, is a leading manufacturer of high quality car audio installation accessories and products.  Scosche's diverse product line includes mobile electronic accessories, iPod integration, iPod accessories, and universal navigation products.  Scosche is the manufacturer of the innovation BlueFusion line of Bluetooth OEM integration systems. The publisher of the Auto Sound Encyclopedia, Scosche Industries manufactures and markets four distinct lines of product. These brands include Scosche®, REALM®, EFX®, and Accumat® . With a dealer network of over 2,000, numerous O.E.M. products, and 58 patents, Scosche Industries is a proven leader in the automotive aftermarket and home accessory business.For more information visit our website at www.scosche.com.