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.
Best Buy Names New CEO
Best Buy announced a new CEO to replace the acclaimed Hubert Joly, who helped turn around the chain,...
Rydeen to Lower Prices
Rydeen Mobile announced that it is reducing prices on various smart mirrors and cameras. Effective April 15, the...
Elettromedia Will Train Your Novice Installers
The shortage of experienced installers continues to plague retailers, prompting Elettromedia to take the unusual step of launching...
12 Volt Veteran Exec to Lead BOYO
An executive who served as president of a car security company for decades, has been named Director of...
Watch New 12 Volt Awareness Video From CTA
A video introducing consumers to aftermarket car audio is now available to dealers to post on their social...
Slicker Wireless Charger from Brandmotion
Brandmotion will ship this month a new wireless Qi phone charging pad for just about any car, which...
Watch this Car Robot from China
NOMI is a cute little on-the-dash robot, which was unveiled in the US last month in an episode...
SiriusXM and Pandora Announce Pandora NOW
SiriusXM and Pandora announced today the launch of Pandora NOW, to be featured on both SiriusXM and Pandora...
Mobile Video: Not Dead Yet
The mobile video aftermarket has fallen by more than 60 percent in the past 8 years, but some...
Pioneer Lays Off Some District Managers
Pioneer laid off at least four district sales managers last week, according to numerous industry members. District sales...
Kenwood Ships New Decks
Kenwood is shipping a handful of its 2019 radios including the brand's first all-wireless CarPlay/Android Auto decks. The...
Compustar Ships VSS Remote Start for New Volvos
Firstech, maker of Compustar, said it has teamed with Mid City Engineering to release what it called the...
The Market According To Sony
Sony's Rick Kojan and Anthony Tozzi gave a keynote address at the recent MRI dealer show, presenting Sony's...
Alpine Ships Docking Amp for its $299 CarPlay Deck
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping a mini amplifier that mates with its new price busting $299...
Apple Launches New Services
Apple announced several new services including Apple tv + with original programming by the likes of Steven Spielberg...
Honda & Others Sued Over Infotainment Systems
Ford, Subaru and now Honda are some of the car makers currently being sued by customers over glitchy...
Maestro RR2 Gets Limited Release
Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) is shipping in limited quantities the latest version of its leading RR interface that...
Boss Ships Low Cost CarPlay
Boss Audio Systems announced it is shipping to distributors a new CarPlay and Android Auto head unit for...
Latest Data on Amazon and Some 12V Advice
Here's a bit of sobering news for those who compete with Amazon. When a consumer is ready to...
Alpine Ships Next Halo9
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping the iLX-F259, an AV radio with the “hovering” 9-inch screen platform....