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.
Google Shifts its Car-Phone Strategy
Google has scrapped its Android Auto app for phones and replaced it with an updated Google Assistant app...
12 Volt Prepares for Tariff Gut Punch
12 volt suppliers are in mixed stages of preparedness for a possible tariff hike on many Chinese electronics...
Meet the New Android Auto
Google announced a full overhaul of its Android Auto interface, which will roll out this summer to all...
New 12 Volt Distributor Launches
Velocity is a new Houston-based car audio distributor founded in January, which has already secured leading brands including...
Update on Mobileye
Mobileye is stepping up its focus on the retail side of its business and launching a training program...
10 Tips For Selling DSP
As we reported, many retailers still find Digital Signal Processors a difficult category to master. For the retailer...
Many Dealers Clueless About DSP
The vast majority of car audio dealers, up to 90 percent, are still burying their heads in the...
One of First DVR Options by Car Maker
Thinkware announced several of its dash cam bundles, available through EchoMaster, have been certified for Ford Motor Company's...
Waylens 4G Security Goes DIY
Waylens, Inc. announced a do-it-yourself install version of its innovative 4G DVR/security system that lets you peer into...
Amazon May Push Into Hi-Res Audio
Amazon is preparing to launch a new Hi-Res Audio music streaming service that would undercut the monthly fees...
Mirror Monitors Get Smarter
Aftermarket rear view smart mirrors are taking a few leaps forward in technology and size. Top of the...
Rough Start to 2019
Many 12 volt retailers and suppliers reported a rough start to 2019, although some said sales began to...
Smartphones Will Control More Car Functions
Sure, smartphones can remote start a car, or track it and more. But Hyundai is taking phone control...
Google’s First Car Accessory
In yet another sign that voice assistants are taking over infotainment, Google has teamed with accessory maker Anker...
SiriusXM Launches Plan to Reach Younger Users
SiriusXM announced a new Essential subscription plan designed for anywhere BUT the car. The $8/month plan aims to...
JL Audio Ships New Stealthboxes
Yes, JL is releasing Stealthboxes for the JL. JL Audio is shipping a precision-fit enclosed subwoofer for the...
CarPlay Rated by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports recently ranked the top “Must-Have” features in new cars, putting CarPlay and Android Auto at the...
Head Unit Startup Seeks Investors
Ever wonder what it costs to invent, design and produce your own unique head unit. Ask Vehroot. A...
MESA Enters Truck Accessories With Keystone
The Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) buying/marketing group has entered a partnership with Keystone Automotive Operations, a...
One of the First SiriusXM Kits for Motorcycles
VAIS will ship next week one of the first satellite radio add-on kits for motorcycles. The kit adds...