Directed Electronics today announced that its industry-leading Viper vehicle security and remote start brand will expand into the window film category at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Directed Electronics announced it has been recognized by mobile electronics retailers across the country as the Manufacturer of the Year at Mobile Electronics magazine’s 2010 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

Directed Electronics today announced what it calls Viper SmartStart 2.0 – a comprehensive update to its award-winning Viper SmartStart product line, which allows users to control vehicle security and convenience features using their iPhone®, BlackBerry® or Android® smartphone.

Directed Electronics today announced the availability of its popular Viper SmartStart app on the Google Android smartphone platform. The free app is available at www.viper.com/SmartStart and the Android Market.

The DEI Holdings Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is pleased to announce two major fundraising events happening in August which are both open to the general public.

Directed Electronics has recently released new security features for its award-winning Viper SmartStart. Introduced in October 2009 as the industry's first iPhone remote car starter, Viper SmartStart continues to redefine the security category that Viper has led for over two decades.

DEI Holdings, Inc. and the DEI Holdings Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, today announced that they have each donated $12,500, a total of $25,000, to Hope For Haiti, which is leading relief efforts following the recent earthquake.