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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.
A Top Retailer Changes Course
Mobile Electronics magazine Retailer of the Year 2017 Kingpin Car & Marine Audio is shifting course. Owner Jason...
These 2 Features Are Coming to Car Radio
Technology is now under development to allow aftermarket car radios to offer Augmented Reality and to become full-fledged...
Car Audio May Get the Press Love It Deserves
Car audio is about to get the kind of exposure to the press that mainstream consumer electronics receives...
Interlocks Are Paying the Rent and More
Feature Story: Ignition interlock installations continue to rise around the country presenting a growing opportunity for 12 volt...
Viper Officially Enters Powersports
Directed is now shipping its first Viper Powersports Security System - the 3121V that was specifically designed and...
Spotify May Offer An Aftermarket Car Device
Spotify has announced it will hold a press event on April 24 in New York City. This combined...
Is Car Audio on the China Tariff List?
The Trump Administration posted a list of products from China that may be subject to a 25 percent...
Alpine and Sony Ship DSP/Amplifiers
Alpine is shipping its first new digital signal processor in 6 or 7 years. Part of the sweeping...
Jensen Ships $259 CarPlay Radio in April
Dual Electronics is starting to ship its first CarPlay deck under the Jensen brand. At a street price...
JL Audio Restructures Sales Team
JL Audio announced the restructuring of its U.S. Sales team, in a move designed to drive future growth,...
Kenwood Ships Industry-First Decks This Week
Feature Story: Kenwood said it will ship by the end of this week the industry's first Android Auto...
Here’s ARC Audio’s New DSP Amplifiers
ARC Audio is expected to ship in June or July a line of amplifiers that can be converted...
12V Retail Exec Appointed CEO Wet Sounds
A long-time retail executive who most recently served an executive at Custom Sounds in TX has been appointed...
New Amp Interface for Audi, Porsche
NAV-TV announced a new ZEN-V advanced amplifier interface for Audi, Porsche and Bentley vehicles with MOST 150. The...
Cars Without Traditional Speakers Due in 2021
Feature Story: Luxury cars that lack traditional speakers may be heading to market in 3 years. As we...
Car Audio Makers React to Possible China Tariffs
Some car audio companies are already making contingency plans for possible tariffs on electronics products of as much...
Morel to Develop Sound System for Chinese Car Maker
Press Release (edited): Morel is pleased to announce that it will develop a premium sound system for the...
Blind Spot Detector Gets a Backup Camera
In what may be a unique combination, Rydeen Mobile Electronics will add a backup camera to its blind...
Ford Really Expands Remote Start This Time
Ford will finally roll out a OBD2 device that will bring remote start from a phone capabilities to...
AAMP Dives Into Dashcams With New Partner
Feature Story: AAMP Global announced it is expanding its presence in dashcams through a partnership with Thinkware. AAMP...