News

New AX-DSP-X from Axxess® is Now Shipping

Aug 28, 2019

Axxess by Metra Electronics® is now shipping the next generation AX-DSP-X Digital Signal Processor, two plug-n-play packages for Ford A2B amplifiers and two plug-n-play harnesses for Volkswagen.

New Personalization Retention Interface for Vehicle Customization via Bluetooth® Now Shipping from Axxess®

Aug 20, 2019

Axxess® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping a patent-pending personalization retention interface for select Jeep, Mazda, Ram and Toyota vehicles.

Metra Electronics to Showcase Aftermarket Motorcycle Accessories at the 2019 AIMExpo

Aug 15, 2019

Metra Electronics® is excited to showcase their high-quality aftermarket motorcycle accessories at the 2019 AIMExpo.

Exclusive STOP/START Override Interface Now Shipping from Axxess

Aug 1, 2019

Axxess® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping a new product designed to automatically disengage the STOP/START engine feature on vehicles, featuring patent-pending and exclusive interface technology.

Metra Electronics® is Updating its Telephone Numbers at Corporate Headquarters

Jul 29, 2019

Metra Electronics® has updated phone numbers for the U.S. and international sales team and technical support departments in its 12volt/automotive and home theater divisions. Installer Institute has also updated its main phone number.

Metra Electronics® Hosts iBEAM, Heise, and Axxess Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Dallas

Jul 17, 2019

Metra Electronics® is excited to be hosting six training sessions at the 2019 KnowledgeFest™ event in Dallas, Texas, for mobile electronics installers.

New Axxess® Total Control SWC Retention and Data Interface Product Line Now Shipping

Jun 18, 2019

Axxess® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping its new Total Control Interface Series™ (AXTC) for select Chrysler, Ford and Volkswagen vehicles. Designed for radio replacement integration, the AXTC-1 is a data interface and improved steering wheel control retention solution in one.

Metra Electronics® Hosts New Product Training Sessions at KnowledgeFest™ in Long Beach

Feb 12, 2019

Metra is proud to support the industry by providing in-depth training sessions for installers which will outline new audio integration products and dash kits with built-in electronics. The Installer Institute® will also be at the show, promoting their mobile electronics training programs and continuing education courses for existing installation professionals.

Axxess Introduces Exclusive Technology in its New STOP/START Override Interface for Ford and Chrysler Vehicles

Jan 7, 2019

Axxess Integrate® by Metra Electronics® is debuting a new interface designed to automatically disengage the STOP/START engine feature on select Ford and Chrysler vehicles. “Having the engine turn off when stopped may be bothersome to some people.

Axxess Introduces Improved Updater App and 24 New Products at CES

Jan 7, 2019

Axxess Integrate® by Metra Electronics® has announced that 24 new products will debut at CES along with a newly redeveloped Updater App, used to update existing interface products with the latest vehicle data.

Axxess® Introduces New Steering Wheel Control and Data Interface Product Line

Jan 7, 2019

Axxess® by Metra Electronics® announces the Total Control Interface Series™, a new product line for radio replacement integration debuting at CES. Axxess has engineered a new data interface that combines all of the features of the patented ASWC-1 with additional patent-pending features into one robust solution for new radio installations.

Axxess Develops the AX-DSP-LITE with “Just the Essentials”

Jan 3, 2019

Axxess Integrate® by Metra Electronics® announces the AX-DSP-LITE, as a “Lite” version to provide just the essentials for sound systems that do not need to utilize all of the features in the existing AX-DSP solution.

Axxess Expands its DSP Product Line with the New AX-DSP-X Series

Jan 3, 2019

Axxess Integrate® by Metra Electronics® is introducing its next generation of DSP products at CES 2019, improving upon the original AX-DSP product line. The new AX-DSP-X Series has 10 individually assigned output channels and an option to password protect settings via the Axxess DSP app for phones and tablets.

Metra Electronics® to Introduce 138 New Products at CES from 12 Volt Brands

Dec 14, 2018

Highlights for CES will include more motorcycle and powersports products, next-generation DSP products and radio replacement interfaces from Axxess®, and 34 new dashboard kits from Metra’s TurboKits®, Turbo2 Kits® and TurboTactile™ product lines.

Axxess Expands on Radio Replacement Interfaces, AX-ADDCAM and AX-Series Product Lines

Oct 29, 2018

Axxess Integrate® by Metra Electronics® is introducing even more solutions to their newest product lines, including harnesses for the AX-ADDCAM series and three new steering wheel control retention interfaces for the AX-Series

Axxess Improved AX-Series Interfaces with Steering Wheel Control Technology are Now Shipping

May 10, 2018

Axxess^® by Metra Electronics^® has reintroduced improved technology for thirteen vehicle-specific radio replacement interfaces in their AX-Series product line, all of which are now shipping.