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.
Industry Exec Passes Suddenly
Ted Henricks, Vice President of Maxxsonics died suddenly at his home near Chicago Wednesday at the age of...
6 x 9 Coax/Sub For Motorcycles
Cerwin Vega Mobile and Diamond Audio announced at CES new 6 x 9 "coaxial subs" designed for motorcyclists...
Directed’s Breathalyzer Remote Start Combo
On Directed's roadmap for 2020 is a remote start module that works with a Directed handheld ignition interlock...
Harman Amp For the ‘After Sale’
Harman's new amplifier is not only an OEM amplifier for the new car buyer, but it's also designed...
New In-Car Music Player Due
Apparently, it's not enough for Spotify to be offered as a feature on car radios. It reportedly wants...
NAV-TV Goes Direct in Most Markets
NAV-TV announced it is moving to direct distribution in most markets due to the increasing complexity of installing...
Rockford Sells Crimestopper to VOXX
VOXX Electronics Corporation has signed an agreement to purchase all Crimestopper assets from Rockford Corporation. The sale, expected...
JBL Fuse Splits a Sub in Half
JBL introduced at CES a new 8 inch "clamshell" subwoofer that splits in half for easier mounting in...
No Spring Break Nationals This Year
It's been a spring rite for 32 years, but this year the Spring Break Nationals (SBN) Car Audio...
New Bose Tech for the Car
Bose is upping its game in noise cancellation for the car, which may or may not create more...
AAMP Floating Radio Ships This Month
AAMP Global is jumping into the car radio market under its Stinger brand with a two-piece CarPlay/Android Auto...
CEoutlook Top Car Audio Products of CES
Each year we reveal the top aftermarket car audio products at CES, based on the number of clicks...
Scosche Intros Alexa for the Car
Scosche introduced at CES this week a small car charger that brings Alexa voice operation to the car....
Florida KnowledgeFest Industry Show Expected in 2020
The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) is planning to launch a fourth annual KnowledgeFest trade show, starting May 2020...
Directed Demos ‘Smartphone as Car Key’
Directed demonstrated during CES the ability to use one's smartphone as a key to the car. While Directed's...
VOXX: A New Accessory For Installers
VOXX Electronics showed at CES this week an unusual product for aftermarket retailers--an onboard jumpstarter that requires professional...
Pioneer Teams With LoJack
Pioneer Electronics is teaming with LoJack and its parent CalAmp to offer new in-car features and services. Initially,...
First Radio With Wireless Qi Charging?
Jensen introduced at CES a car radio with built-in 10 watt Qi wireless charging for smartphones. The deck,...
Directed Intros Viper Connect
Directed announced during CES a new Viper Connect OBD2 module that lets you add GPS tracking to nearly...
Kicker Lowers Prices
Bucking the latest trend in raising prices to compensate for tariffs on Chinese goods, Kicker said it is...