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Audiovox Announces Contract with Nissan North America For 2000 Model Year

17 February 2000

Audiovox Corporation Announces Contract with Nissan North America For 2000 Model Year
  -- Chosen as Manufacturer of Mobile Video Entertainment Systems for Quest
                                  Minivan --

    HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 17 -- Audiovox Corporation
, announced that it has signed an agreement with Nissan North
America, Inc. to manufacture an OE version of its "EZ Fit" center console
entertainment system for inclusion in Nissan's four-door Quest minivan for the
2000 model year.  The contract is valued at approximately $40 million and
Audiovox has been shipping product since the 2000 Quest began delivery late
last year.
    Under the terms of the contract, Audiovox will supply an entertainment
system, consisting of a 6.4 inch LCD TV and vertically mounted videocassette
playback unit, with storage compartment at the base of the console. The Nissan
system is installed in all 2000 Quest minivans sold in the U.S.
    Said Patrick Lavelle, Senior Vice President of the Electronics Divisions,
"Last year we provided Nissan with an Audiovox branded system for use in a
promotion they ran on the Quest.  For model year 2000, the newly developed OE
Version is installed in the vehicle.  We are pleased that Nissan has rewarded
our commitment to quality and cutting edge technology with this supply
contract to provide the system for the 2000 model year Quests.  Our products
and programs are designed to be flexible in order to meet our customers needs,
and we are excited to enhance our partnership with a company such as Nissan."
    Lavelle further stated, " This contract is indicative of Audiovox's
aggressive approach to capitalize on both the aftermarket and original
manufacturing potential of the hugely popular mobile video entertainment
systems."
    Audiovox Corporation is an international leader in the marketing of
cellular telephones, auto sound, vehicle security, mobile video systems, and
consumer electronics products including FRS two-way radios, MP 3 players and
home and portable stereos.  The Company conducts its business through two
separate marketing groups and markets its products both domestically and
internationally under its own brands as well as functioning as an OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplier to several customers.  For
additional information, please visit Audiovox on the Web at
http://www.audiovox.com.

    Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in
this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve
certain risks such as our ability to keep pace with technological advances,
significant competition in the wireless, automotive and consumer electronics
businesses, quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products, our
relationships with key suppliers and customers, market volatility,
non-availability of product, price and product competition, new product
introductions and other risks detailed  in the Company's registration
statement on Form S-3, dated February 2,2000 and in the Company's form 10K for
the fiscal year ended November 30, 1999.  These factors, among others may
cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the
forward-looking statements.