Audiovox Corporation's Electronics Division Receives QS-9000 / ISO-9001 Registration.

HAUPPAUGE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 1999--Audiovox Corporation (AMEX: VOX) a leading provider of electronic products and accessories, today announced that its Electronics Division has received QS-9000 and ISO-9001 registration from TUV Essen. The registration was issued on December 23, 1998.

Pat Lavelle, Senior Vice President, Electronics Division stated, "Receiving QS-9000 registration is a huge accomplishment for our Company and one that all of our employees have worked hard to achieve. It is significant in that it will provide us with additional opportunities to partner with the major automobile manufacturers who require that their suppliers be QS-9000 registered. This has always been a major part of our growth strategy and should enable us to maximize the efficiency and productivity of our OE sales group, bringing in new customers and expanding business with existing ones. We have seen strong demand for many of our new product offerings, especially mobile video and are confident in our ability to continue to penetrate these markets."

Audiovox Corporation announced on December 16, 1998, that Audiovox Venezuela, an 80% subsidiary of the Company, had earned QS-9000 registration and that Audiovox Specialized Applications LLC (ASA), a 50/50 joint venture located in Elkhart, Indiana had received ISO-9001 registration. Both awards were issued by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), the United States accrediting body.

Mr. Lavelle continued, "With these registrations, Audiovox products will be more widely considered for OE style programs. According to the American Society of Quality (ASQ), less than one percent of companies worldwide have received QS-9000 registration, so as you can see this is a major milestone for our Company and our shareholders."

QS-9000 is the set of quality requirements established primarily by the U.S. automakers to assure the continued provisions of quality product. QS-9000 is derived from ISO-9001, the international standards for quality, but includes requirements and measurements that are specific to the auto industry.

Audiovox Corporation is an international leader in the marketing of cellular telephones, auto sound, vehicle security, mobile video systems, and consumer electronics products. 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.

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks such as market volatility, price competition and new product introductions. These factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements, including those risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 1997.