Car News
Car audio, 12-volt, EV and marine aftermarket news, reported for the people who run the business. Market shifts, brand moves, retail trends and what they mean for dealers, reps and manufacturers, from CEoutlook, covering the industry since 2012.
OEMs Add Even More Cameras
Car makers are rapidly moving beyond the singular backup camera or even blind spot cameras to new in-cabin...
Alpine Ships New Mechless Decks
Alpine Electronics of America announced two new mechless (no CD/DVD) universal navigation decks with Apple CarPlay and Android...
Retail Opinion: Cheap Ways to Fix Your Store
By Mark Miller Based on the success of our last editorial, we have decided to do a series...
AAMP Intros Another Floating Radio
Stinger (AAMP Global) announced it will offer a new version of its ELEV8 "floating" 8-inch radio this quarter....
Suppliers May Now Apply for Tariff Exceptions
Suppliers, when you are finished closing out the month and the first half of the year, look to...
Car Thefts on Rise Since 2013/2014
It's not like the 1990s, but motor vehicle thefts have been on the rise in recent years. In...
New Type of OEM Steering Wheel Control
A steering wheel has been developed that can warn drivers of an upcoming navigation turn. Announced by Jaguar...
Stop Selling 90’s Audio
By Andy Wehmeyer What if I told you that delivering high end audio performance could be the most...
More Price Increases Due in July
New price increases are due July 1 on car audio products including amplifiers made in China, due to...
The Story Behind Radar Mirror
Radar Mirror owner Scott Wheeler based in Frisco, TX is not your average 12 volt entrepreneur. His day...
OEM Doctor: On Better Blind Spot Detectors
If you tried installing an aftermarket blind spot detector a few years ago and were disappointed, it’s time...
New Cellphone Laws This Summer
New laws in four states put stricter limits on cellphone use while driving, giving local retailers an opportunity...
‘Street Legal’ LED Conversion Kit
Oracle Lighting is shipping what it calls the only DOT compliant "street legal" LED headlight conversion kit. The...
NAV-TV Intros Anti-Relay Attack Device
NAV-TV is entering the car security market with a small device that guards against relay attacks on vehicles....
NAV-TV Broadens Launch of ADAS
NAV-TV has moved from the test phase for its crash warning/DVR into a broad launch of the product,...
Best Buy Seeks New Connected Car Buyer
Best Buy is actively looking for a new Connected Car Buyer following the departure of Josh Koch this...
Top Car Audio Dealers: TWICE 100
TWICE magazine's Top 100 CE Retailers Report for 2019 listed about seven car audio & electronics dealers that...
With Apologies to 12V Specialists
On Wednesday, we stated that the traditional aftermarket car audio categories such as head units, amplifiers and speakers...
JL Audio Intros Value Marine Line
JL Audio announced a new M3 series of “more affordable” premium marine speakers and subwoofers with optional RGB...
Update on Custom Radar
As traditional car audio shrinks, more retailers are turning to custom installed radar detectors to widen their product...