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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.
Alexa Turn the Radio Channel
Feature Story: Soundstream, which announced it will offer an Alexa-based car radio this year, claimed it will add...
For Specialists: 2 Tips to Take on Amazon
It was always thought that Amazon's real advantage was price, but actually Amazon is also winning the retail...
JL Audio Intros DSP Amplifiers
Press Release (edited): JL Audio unveiled the VXi car amplifier line today, which consists of eight models, all...
Ford Puts 4G Everywhere
Ford revealed its technology plans for the next few years, which includes embedding 4G LTE in its entire...
OEM Doctor Holds a Contest
The automotive electronics industry has seen its ups and downs over the years, but there has typically been...
Metra Ships Vehicle Specific Add-On Navi
Metra is shipping new Axxess vehicle specific add-on navigation modules that install behind the factory radio. The new...
Pioneer Replaces Two Limited Distribution Decks
Pioneer Electronics is replacing two CarPlay decks with newer versions under its Limited distribution line. The new models,...
Kenwood May Offer its First OEM Navigation Add-On
Feature Story: Way back in January, Kenwood quietly showed what may become its first OEM navigation add-on module....
Audiofrog to Intro New ‘Entry Level’ Component Speakers
Audiofrog will introduce a new lower cost speaker that nearly cuts in half the the entry price for...
Bose Puts Audio in Sunglasses
Bose showed off a prototype of Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that are audio-only. The glasses are designed to...
JL Audio Hints at Big Product Announcement
JL Audio said it will announce a new line of car audio amplifiers at KnowledgeFest in Indianapolis on...
Meet Mercedes’ Super Headlights
Feature Story: The headlights in the new luxury Mercedes Maybach actually have built-in heads up displays (HUDs) that...
The Incredible Case of Sundown Audio
Feature Story It’s not easy to build a brand in the car audio world of subwoofers and amplifiers. ...
Master Rep for Driver Safety Launches
Feature Story: A new 12 volt company has launched to act as a "master rep" or aggregator for...
Custom Sounds Tweaks Secret Sauce
Feature Story: With 18 stores, Custom Sounds is one of the largest specialty car audio chains. It makes...
Stinger Ships its First Components
Stinger officially made the shift from an accessories-only brand to selling a small selection of amplifiers and speakers....
VOXX Automotive Appoints New President
VOXX International announced VOXX Automotive has named a new president, Edward Mas, who was promoted from his post...
MECP Announces Tech of the Year Award
Feature Story: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced the launch of the first Mobile Electronics Certified Professional...
New Supplier Joins Distributor Group
Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA), car audio's only distributor buying group, announced today the addition of Automotive Data Solutions’...
VOXX Intros Store-Branded Remote Start App
VOXX Electronics plans to introduce in the next 45 days remote start branding for retailers in a car-starter...